In recent years, students haven’t had to deal with a word limit on the Common Application essay.
This year, however, the Common App has reinstated a word limit: its essay must be between 250 and 500 words.
While the Common App will allow you exceed the 500-word limit—i.e., it won’t cut you off in mid sentence—college counselors advise against doing so.
How are this year’s applicants dealing with the pressure to craft a standout essay that’s under 500 words? Click here to read student testimonials on the New York Times.
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