How long truly is too long for an essay?

<p>How long is too long? Mine might be under 500-700 if I condense it but If I want to add something its gonna go over?</p>

<p>How long is too long for a common app essay?</p>

<p>750-1000 is okay.</p>

<p>Shorter is almost always better. The process of editing it down improves an essay in almost all cases.</p>