What is the standard word count for college essays?

The Common Application main essay has a strict limit of 250 to 650 words. Supplemental essays usually range between 150 and 350 words.

Do footnotes and titles count towards essay word count?

In general MLA and APA formats, titles and bibliographies are excluded from the main body word count unless your instructor specifies otherwise.

Check your essay word limits, Common App 650-word bounds, paragraph counts, and speaking/reading times in real-time.

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Common App Personal Statement: 250 - 650 words (admissions strictly cut off at 650).
College Supplemental Essay: typically 150 - 250 words.
5-Paragraph High School Essay: typically 500 - 800 words.
Undergraduate Research Paper: 1,500 - 3,000 words.

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How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is calculated using the standard academic rate of 225 words per minute.