faji0923

Hey guys

So I thought the 150 word limit was a suggestion, not a requirement, so I wrote something thoughtful that I think strengthens my application (at 468 words).

Only problem is, there isn't enough room to post it!

Could I upload it instead as additional info?

coffeelover467

nope, its gotta be 150

klagirl

Well I did something really bad and wrote a 340 word one, because on the paper application it said you could attach it on the other sheet, but since I'm applying online it won't let me go past 1500 characters...I tried to cut it down to 1500 but I felt my essay (because it was a short essay, not just some objective paragraph) had lost all its essence.
So I wrote Please see additional information and attached it along with my extracurricular document (tables and such).

Dave_Berry

468 words for a 150-word limit. Hmm.

klagirl

Dave, what do you think about what I did ?

Dave_Berry

klagirl, they'll likely look at it. Shouldn't be a problem.

klagirl

Thanks!

Finally able to submit everything now.

eaad

it a limit for a reason

nbafan135

A few words over 150 should be okay, but 468 is a lotttt

Astonisher

What I did was cut it down to 150 (b/c mine was well over that as well)...

Then I attached a one page "resume" (just a bulleted list of my most important activities in more detail) because the space the common app gave me to describe my activities didn't do any justice.

Actually, I have a 3 page PDF attached to the additional info
1) Extra APs, Current Classes, Extra honors
2) That one page "resume
3) Scanned copy of a letter of my services in India

I wrote that I included information I felt augmented my application.......
In all honesty, I HIGHLY doubt they'll just disregard it (how long does it take to just skim two pages), but..... eh, I could be wrong