Hi I need some HELP!
I’m stuck on my transfer essay. Common app is telling me I exceeded the character count on my essay. Any advice on what to do? I don’t want to shorten my essay? I had read transfer essay was maximum 650 words. Is that correct?
Appreciate the help. Thanks
If it’s too long, see what will fit. And then tighten it up.
I don’t know what other advice you want…you can just put in what fits and not have an end?
Maybe you can apply on the school’s own app ? Maybe it will allow for more.
I have no doubt that yours or any essay can be tightened up.
You can use the essay review function on CC to help you cut some out.
Good luck.
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Yes, edit your essay until it complies with the stated word limitation.
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Not clear if this is the essay section you mean but if so, 1500 characters is generally around 250 words.
“ * The “Additional information” question word/character limit will be reduced. The first-year app limit will be reduced from 650 to 300 words max. The transfer app limit will be reduced from 3500 to 1500 characters max.”
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Are you in the transfer common app, not the common app for first years? That’s step 1
Are you applying to Texas A&M? For what semester?
The transfer app clearly shows word and/character limits at the bottom right of the box for each question. Your essay has to fit within those parameters, or the excess will be cutoff.
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No option here. You must abide by the maximum character count and edit your essay accordingly.
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Thanks Will have to edit it.
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