word count limits

by **Guest** Tue Oct 21, 2008 7:08 pm

How closely does one need to adhere to word count limits for essays? I have heard that 10% over the limit is fine at most schools. Is that true for all top schools HBS, Wharton, Stanford, Kellogg, Sloan?

by **MBAApply** Tue Oct 21, 2008 8:48 pm

Yes, 10% over the stated limit is the convention for all schools.

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