Common App Essay Word Length

cshelleyes
Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:04:09 +0000

Most guidance counselors/ admissions officers that I have talked to suggest keeping it around 2 pages. They want to get to know you – but they also only have so much time to do so.

Still, this is just a suggestion. If you really think your essay is the strongest it can be as is, then use it.