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Old 12-30-2007, 06:24 PM   #1
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It's one of my best essays. But it's bloody 700 words. Cut it down or let it be?
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Old 12-30-2007, 07:39 PM   #2
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If it's the one with 500 word limit, better cut it down!
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I will take a look if you need help deciding what/if to cut down.
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Old 12-30-2007, 08:23 PM   #4
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I can help you edit it if you look over my CMU essay
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Old 12-30-2007, 09:53 PM   #5
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I can help you, I just sent all my stuff in!
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Old 12-31-2007, 01:02 PM   #6
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you have to. I had the same problem like two weeks ago. It was such an agony to see it shed off all the best ideas.
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Old 12-31-2007, 01:33 PM   #7
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i'll cut it
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Old 12-31-2007, 06:13 PM   #8
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I'd prefer non '08 applicants ...

By the way, I've got it down to 595. Good enough ? :S
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Old 12-31-2007, 06:16 PM   #9
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What's the limit? If the limit is 500, 700 is a big overboard. Personally, if I was on the admissions board I would rather read a concise informative essay rather than one filled with useless fluff. It's up to you, but I would recommend you cut down.
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Old 12-31-2007, 06:31 PM   #10
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If you want, I will look and send comments.....
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Old 12-31-2007, 06:50 PM   #11
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It's 595 now. Anything I cut now will disrupt the flow of the essay .

Gosh! This part is worse than writing the bloody thing!
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