Is there a word limit for the supplemental essay?

kee10
Fri, 16 Sep 2005 16:49:55 +0000

hi, i’m applying as an international student. the common app essays give u a word limit ranging from 250-500 words but i couldn’t find one for the supplemental essay (describe an experience in which your values were tested. how have u grown as a result of the experience?). i have issues with word limits… i tend to go on and on… so is it alright if i write more than 500 words for the supplementary essay but stick to the word limit for the common app essay? hit me back soon, want to start working on this essay asap.

oh, and also this: when they ask you to describe an experience, does it have to be ONE specific experience taking place within a narrow time period or can it be a prolonged experience over x number of years?