<p>Obviously it would stand out because it’s so short, but could it be a good thing?</p>
<p>Umm…if it’s absolutely perfect, then I guess there’s no reason to add to it…I would suggest having other people (like English teachers) look over it to make sure.</p>
<p>common app has a minimum word count of 250…</p>
<p>That will make my answer a no then ;)</p>
<p>Ya, there was that one 78-word Yale essay, but that was before the Common App. But yes, get some good people to read it, and get some feedback. Or is this for that one essay that’s supposed to be like four sentences long? That’s on the supplement.</p>
<p>what is it about 250 word min. that is not clear? If you can explain why you typed 71 words, who you are and why you deserve to be in that school in 71 words then you are a genius. If not then they are just going to think you didn’t want to finish the assignment of 250 words.</p>