How Long Should The Personal Essay Be? Hi, In the Common Application, it says that the Personal Essay should be at least 250 words, and attached on a separate sheet (presumably, if you're submitting it online, you attach a one-page file).
1 page is 500 words single spaced, 250 words double spaced. 2 pages is 1,000words single spaced, 500 words double spaced. 3 pages is 1,500 words single spaced, 750 words double spaced. 4 pages is 2,000 words single spaced, 1,000words double spaced.