I just came across a scholarship application that requires an essay of 650 characters. But I'm a bit confused. Any idea how many words this typically translates into? I usually think about my essays in terms of word count. I'd appreciate any guidance. Thanks!
The number of words that make up 650 characters largely depends on the length of the words you're using. The English language often considers 5 letters as the average length for a word, but this doesn't account for spaces and punctuation which also figure into characters.If we estimate an average word length of five letters with an accompanying space, that would translate to about 650 characters being approximately 108 to 130 words. However, it's best to write your essay first, then use a word processing document to calculate the exact character count (including spaces and punctuation marks) to ensure accuracy. For future reference, many scholarship applications consider character limits because they ensure conciseness and brevity in your responses. Concise writing can often be more impactful, and it demonstrates your ability to express your thoughts effectively and efficiently!
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