<p>Well, I finally have my tentatively final draft of my common app essay... only problem is, it's 700 words (this is post- tightening up). I'm sending in my ED app through the mail, not online. Are admissions committees really strict with the word limits? Would they hold it against me if I went over?</p>
<p>700 is a lil bit too much. try 600 at motst.</p>