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I'm applying to Pomona and doing the supplement, but I do not know what length to make the Pomona supplemental essay. Help please! My common app essay is between 600-800 words. Is that appropriate, or should it be shorter/longer?

Thanks
Becky

leeduh

I applied ED to Pomona, and my Common App Essay was 702 words. My supplement was about 500.

I'll tell you what my counselor told me. Your essay should be as long as it needs to be. If it is well written and answers the question in a thoughtful and intelligent way, the length really should not matter.

Though she added that the essay shouldn't be shorter than 400, and no longer than 1000. Personally, I think unless your a truly amazing writer, don't go over 800 words.

lolcats4

Main essay was 2.5 pages single spaced, supplemental was less than a page.

Length matters far less than content.