Check your college essay word count before submitting personal statements, Common App drafts, supplemental essays, and short-answer responses. Use it as a fast estimate, then verify the final count in the application portal.
Paste your application draft here and the ledger updates at once. Word count stays front and center, while sentence, paragraph, character, and reading-time measures help with last-minute trims before submission.
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Run the exact draft you plan to submit instead of an earlier copy from your notes or outline. For general drafts, the main word counter is a broader tool.
If you are over the limit, cut repeated ideas before cutting context that makes the essay clear. Sentence totals can reveal where a paragraph is doing too much.
Use this result as a fast estimate, then verify the count inside the college application platform.
Estimate pacing before a final proofread, especially when the draft needs to sound natural.
Move from word count to sentence checks, reading time, and final draft review.