<p>How long can the supplement be? What if there is foul language? (for realism) is that okay? Thanks.</p>
<p>Well, it depends on the degree or frequency of foul language, and how colorful it is, I would think. If it detracts from the point of your essay (i.e. making it the one thing Adcom will forcus on), then try to eliminate it.</p>
<p>If you’re accessing the supplement form the Common App, it should be about 500 words (that’s what it says by the prompt: “Please limit your response to 500 words,” or something like that.</p>
<p>I think he means supplemental materials - like sending in poetry or short stories. In that case, you shouldn’t send too much because you don’t want to bog down the admissions officers. A few poems, maybe part of a short story. I agree with Dramacratic about the foul language.</p>