Yale says smaller...

physicsnut1
Fri, 12 Nov 2010 22:57:42 +0000

I agree with Limabeans. They want it to be around 500, and while you think not much can be taken out, ask an adult / teacher to read it and see what is unnecessary to overall effect. It will improve as it gets shorter, and last thing you want to do is annoy the admissions committee.