<p>I’m writing the Notre Dame supplement and one of the questions is to define the difference between intelligence and wisdom.
I’ve written two versions of a response to this, one is the boring, concise answer while the other is a bit more creative, with Intelligence and Wisdom personified. However, this second version (which, I believe is more interesting to read) is already at 170 words and I rushed the ending to make it short. The prompt says to fit it in approximately 150 words. The first version I wrote is 148 words and actually ends without sounding rushed.
Is it better to submit a more interesting, but too long essay or should I stick with the conventional but accurate length one?</p>
<p>I think its better to send a more interesting essay, that being said, you should make sure that the supplement doesn’t cut off at 150 words, and that you are able to submit the longer essay if you choose that path</p>
<p>How is this a dilemma? There is no point in submitting a boring essay. Get rid of it. Then cut the interesting one judiciously to make it fit the word limits. Professional writers and editors do this all the time.</p>
<p>Make it a short and interesting essay, lol. You can always find a way to cut things down.</p>
<p>Just rewrite your essay to eliminate all the words and sentences that are arbitrary. Delete all sentences that repeat points you have already made. Whoever reads your essay will make the connection. Make all passive sentence active and concise. Eliminate extra adjectives and adverbs. If you have a long intro, scrap it. Get right to the good part.</p>