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EMBED THIS WORD COUNTER WIDGET ON YOUR SITE
Copy and paste this HTML snippet into any blog post, CMS, or website to give your readers an instant client-side Word Counter widget.
How to Use Word Counter for College Essay Limit
Why Generic Word Counters Fail for College Essays
The Common App has a 650-word limit, Coalition App has 500-600 words, and UC PIQs cap at 350 words each. The problem? Different word counting algorithms disagree on what counts as a "word" — hyphenated words, contractions, and numbers are handled inconsistently across tools.
This counter uses the same counting logic as major application portals. It shows your word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, and reading time. Paste your essay, hit the limit exactly, and submit with confidence. Your essay never leaves your browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Common App personal essay has a strict 650-word maximum and 250-word minimum.
No. Everything is processed client-side. Your essay is never sent to a server.