Word limits on writing supplement

<p>Does anyone know the word limits on the writing supplement? I tried to call the admission office and it is closed until 01/02/2014.</p>

<p>The first one: “Please attach an essay of no more than one page”, does it mean to be size 12 font Times-Roman, double spaced one page?</p>

<p>What is the word limit on the second essay: Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences in the space below?</p>

<p>Hi txhandan,
Yes, the first writing supplement must be in 12 point font, Times New Roman, however I did not double space when I applied, because they want it not more than a page, and it would be inconvenient for them to have to de-double space it to know how long it really is. Mine was actually a line over the page limit, and they are very flexible about that. As for the second essay, I got back into my account and see no word limit. There is a 650 word max I believe, but when they say “brief” I assume they mean no more than 500 words, and mine was around 250. Same format for the first supplement, too. Good luck!</p>

<p>clckwrkorange, did you submit your app on paper? On Common App, there is a 75-word limit on the 2nd essay. It won’t allow more than 75 words.</p>

<p>The Why Bryn Mawr essay has no word limit but you must fit it into 1 page. I read one accepted essay with nearly 800 words and another with only 250. :)</p>

<p>The Common App tells me that there’s a 75-word limit for the 2nd essay as well, and won’t let me submit my app until I reduce it! Any suggestions? I’m assuming this is a glitch–am I right?</p>

<p>tomatosprouts, it is not a glitch, it is a requirement which I verified with the school.</p>