<p>be_somebody: You’ve got to understand that the essay’s sole purpose isn’t just to be a vehicle for your story – it’s also an exercise in telling your story within specific parameters. Most people can probably tell an in-depth story in 900 words. Can you do it in 500 words?</p>
<p>May I suggest this helpful article? Good luck to you all</p>
<p>[U.Va</a>. Office of Admission Essays](<a href=“http://www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/writingtheessay.html]U.Va”>http://www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/writingtheessay.html)</p>