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Old 11-03-2009, 12:24 PM   #46
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They won't read essays past word 501??! omg mine is like 670
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Old 11-03-2009, 12:32 PM   #47
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it really depends on the individual. But based on my experience working there when I was a student, you should really strive for 500. An adcom in a less than giddy mood will not appreciate 670 words.
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Old 11-03-2009, 12:36 PM   #48
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There is no word limit on the common app essay, only the common app short answer (at 150 words). Both my daughters' common app essays were in the mid 600's (on one page). Their supplements, however, were both exactly 500 words (which is the limit specified by Cornell for their supplement). Each of their supplements started out closer to 600 words, and they were able to get rid of unnecessary words and get their essays to within the word limit. One is now attending Cornell, and the other has applied, so we'll see!
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Old 11-03-2009, 01:47 PM   #49
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Oh, I emailed admissions that they told me 500 on the supplement was a guideline and +- 50 words was fine. Not sure about common application
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Old 11-03-2009, 02:25 PM   #50
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Aw thanks poetgirl. And oh man, do you guys think I'm totally screwed? My common app esssay is about 1000 with my supplement at 700. Admissions said it was ok if I couldn't shorten it anymore but idk...
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Old 11-03-2009, 02:26 PM   #51
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+/- 50 seems reasonable especially if it's what they're communicating out to students. I wouldn't worry about the 501 then.

650 and 1000 words? Not smart.
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Old 11-03-2009, 02:33 PM   #52
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Even if they think you are some super crazy anal person, I doubt they will remember that detail when they go and finally decide whether to accept you or not. I really don't think they'll make a note saying "i think this person is too anal, don't accept them"

in other news....chill out.
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Old 11-03-2009, 02:33 PM   #53
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Ha wonderful. Yay for being lied to!
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Old 11-03-2009, 02:36 PM   #54
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I emailed CALS admissions, not general...might be different depending.
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