<p>Sorry for the melodramtic title. But the Jan. 1 deadline is approaching and I was wondering if anyone could check out my common app essay and give me your opinions of it. My essay is 530 words (12-font double-spaced), and most other people who’ve already seen it say it looks fine, but I just wanna be sure. </p>
<p>Also, it’s kinda short, and I was was wondering if anyone has any ideas of how I can add some more substance but still fit within a 2-page limit (12-font, double-spaced); if not, then I won’t add anything new, because I’ll bet shorter essays will be much better for the admissions officers :P</p>
<p>Thanks everyone.</p>
<p>prompt: Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art, music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that influence. </p>
<p>Let me know whether you wanna read it first.</p>