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Old 10-26-2009, 03:50 PM   #1
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How long should essays be?

One common app one is about 610 words, and another one which I'm using for Fordham's Choice application is about 575. Too long?
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Old 10-26-2009, 10:52 PM   #2
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Don't know about Fordham, but the common one seems fine to me.
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Old 10-28-2009, 01:12 PM   #3
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My D just wrote a wonderful essay last night, but it's a shade over 1200 words. Several people have read it already though and all commented "It didn't FEEL long; it flowed very well and we couldn't wait to read the end".

Will 1200 words be a turnoff or red flag?

Thank you.
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