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by Tribetiger » Mon Sep 28, 2009 1:48 pm
How strict are schools with the word limits? For instance, if the limit is 600 words is it ok to exceed the limit by 25 words or so? here's a list of schools I am applying to in case each school handles this differently:

HBS
Booth
Kellogg
Darden
Sloan

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by Lisa Anderson » Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:11 pm
Dear Tribetiger,

I advise all of my clients to stick to the word/page limit. You do run a risk if you go over. Some schools will not read past the limit, and all will probably view you negatively for not following directions. You only have 25 words--you can shave those off to meet the limit.

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