<p>I’ve already gone through and tried to cut while retaining clarity. I think it’s a pretty tight essay, there’s just quite a bit to talk about [it’s the “something you outgrew” essay.]</p>
<p>Short answer: no.</p>
<p>Long Answer: No, UChicago doesn’t set a limit, therefore, as long as you feel you’ve been succinct, you ought to be fine. 700 words is not unreasonable for an essay.</p>
<p>No, mine was over 1000.</p>
<p>That said, make sure you are as concise as possible.</p>
<p>700 sounds readable to me. I don’t think Chicago has ever posted a word or character limit, but channel your inner Hemingway or Carver over your inner Dostoevsky.</p>
<p>No, mine was 1200+. Each of my supplements had 750 words (or so.) And yes, that was after I cut a lot out from 1000+.</p>
<p>Alright. Thanks all!</p>
<p>Unalove: What if one’s essay touches on Dostoevsky and not Hemmingway?</p>
<p>PK: My essay was more Dostoevsky than Hemmingway. Write however you write, just make sure other people can read it and know what the hell you’re trying to say.</p>
<p>S1’s was 1398 words. Make every word count.</p>