Will the Common App essay cut off after 500 words?

milkweed
Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:56:39 +0000

If you are talking about the main personal essay, there is no word limit. The 2010-11 common application states “Please write an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice or on one of the options listed below, and attach it to your application before submission.”