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Thread: Essay- Howmany words??

Started 1 month, 2 weeks ago by Moon_K
can anyone tell me how much i should write for Topic A and B? How much words? around 600? Is there any limit?
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windowbob replied 1 month, 2 weeks ago
I have always heard around 1 to 1.5 pages typed, single spaced. So yes, I guess that would be about 600 to 1,200 words.

heinochus replied 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Around 600 is a good number to shoot for IMO. Above 750 seems risky unless you're a very good writer. From Plan II Admissions' page (maybe you aren't applying to Plan II, but I think it's good advice anyway): Quote: Although the University's BeALonghorn essay information suggests an essay should be no longer than one page (single-spaced) we find that essays shorter than...

Fiyero replied 1 month, 2 weeks ago
When I applied two years ago, I contacted the admissions department and asked this exact question. Mine wasn't for Plan II, but the information I was given matches the info posted by heinochus.

 

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Moon_K
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Essay- Howmany words??
Published (2009-11-14 14:06:00)
can anyone tell me how much i should write for Topic A and B? How much words? around 600? Is there any limit?
windowbob
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Essay- Howmany words??
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I have always heard around 1 to 1.5 pages typed, single spaced. So yes, I guess that would be about 600 to 1,200 words.
heinochus
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Essay- Howmany words??
Published (2009-11-14 19:29:00)
Around 600 is a good number to shoot for IMO. Above 750 seems risky unless you're a very good writer. From Plan II Admissions' page (maybe you aren't applying to Plan II, but I think it's good advice anyway): Quote: Although the University's BeALonghorn essay information suggests an essay should be no longer than one page (single-spaced) we find that essays shorter than one full page are skimpy by Plan II Honors'...
Fiyero
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Essay- Howmany words??
Published (2009-11-14 23:06:00)
When I applied two years ago, I contacted the admissions department and asked this exact question. Mine wasn't for Plan II, but the information I was given matches the info posted by heinochus.

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