Will a college kill me if my essay is 40 words over the maximum (500 words)?

College Essays
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<p>???</p>

2

<p>I think 40 words is fine.
My common app essay was like 750 words… there was no limit! I probably should have cut that down…</p>

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<p>I don’t think they’ll kill you for it but it’s still a good idea to cut down redundant words and stuff.</p>

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<p>yeah cut out a few words if you can. but i think your alright.</p>

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<p>Yes, they will actually send an assassin to hunt you down and murder you.
If you don’t believe me, try Googling it.</p>