<p>Not realizing that the supplemental essay is supposed to be shorter than the common app essay, I ended up writing two essays of the same length–roughly three pages, double spaced, or 900 words.</p>
<p>I’ve been trying to cut down either of them, but considering I’ve spent weeks polishing these essays, I’m completely unable to. </p>
<p>Do you think this essay is too long for the supplementary? </p>
<p>Any and all help appreciated!</p>
<p>Have you read what Yale says about length? 900 won’t be seen favorably at all. You’re frankly trying to say too much. The length limitation is an exercise in itself – not just an open request to hear something from you. Best of luck to you.</p>
<p>That’s too long, for either essay, but especially the Yale one. You need to find a better way to express yourself concisely.</p>
<p>I think 900 might even be a bit much for the Common App. My teacher said that as a general rule, if the essays were single-spaced, the admissions officers shouldn’t have to flip the page unless the essay is absolutely amazing. So now it’s up to your discretion.</p>