How Long Should a College Essay Be? Common App vs Supplemental Word Counts
QUICK ANSWER The Common Application personal essay must be 250 to 650 words, a limit unchanged since 2015. Most strong personal statements land between 600 and 650 words, but a focused 550-word essay always beats a padded 650. Supplemental essays vary by college and run 100 to 650 words, with the average cap near 250…
