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Old 12-26-2007, 08:13 PM   #1
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Common App Main Essay Word Limit
Brief Q: What is the range in terms of the length of the main essay? It says 250 min., but what is the max.? Thank you mucho...sorry if this is stupid
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Old 12-26-2007, 08:29 PM   #2
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Please use search; there are tons of threads on this topic.

~500 is good. Don't exceed one page single spaced.
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Old 12-26-2007, 08:41 PM   #3
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I have my main essay up to 750 words. However, only such length can convey my ideas.
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Old 12-26-2007, 09:19 PM   #4
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500-750 words is okay for the long essay.
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