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Out of curiosity, did any of those who were excepted to GS exceed the 2,000 word suggested limit for the personal essay? I am stuck around the 2,700 word mark. Should I just start cutting in an effort to get below 2,000 or send it as is?
.... My first draft was over 4,000 words... I talk way too much.
my essay pushed 17 pages, but there's a long story behind it and it was actually requested by the then dean of admissions for gs. i wouldn't do it without explicit permission, to be honest.
I asked an a member of the admissions committee and she said that I would not be penalized for going over. I am around 2,600 so not too far. I am torn between leaving it around this length and editing further.
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