
College Essays
How long should your college essay be?

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A college essay should be no more than 650 words. It can be less between 300 and 550. Six-hundred and fifty words are required for a college essay if you applied through the Common App. In contrast, it’s between 300 and 550 words if you use the Coalition App.
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