Will the Common App essay cut off after 500 words?

diana2012
Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:49:18 +0000

hi guys, i’ve been trying to write my common app essay (ha. ha…) and it looks like the final might be a little long. do you know if the app will just cut my essay at 500 words, even if it’s only around 505-515 when finished?

if the essay will be cut, i’ll obviously try to edit it, but i think those last couple words are pretty important and i really can’t find any way to further shorten the stupid thing. even if it doesn’t cut, will colleges be annoyed if my essay is a little over the limit?
thanks! :)