How much time does it take to write application essays?

Question

16 hours worth of writing essays according bschoolife. What was your experience like?

VeritasPrepDozie · Answer

In my experience this really depends on the quality of writer, most people are not natural writers so tend to spend quite a bit of time on their essays and the subsequent revisions especially if they have a reviewer. For a good writer, usually I see about 3 cuts at the essays with revisions at each stage. For those unnatural writers probably closer to 5 attempts with the earlier cuts taking longer. Usually a few hours at each stage so your estimate does not feel to far off

tam1na · Answer

Is it possible to fill application form for 2 weeks before deadline?...kindly reply ASAP.
Thanks in advance.

bb · Answer

It is doable to get the apps in 2 weeks for 1 school, esp if you have done them before - you will have a lot of that same content. However, recommendation letters may be the weak point and if you have not done an app before, it will be a rush to complete everything with a few surprises.

stonecold · Answer

In the same boat.
Ask me this question after 10 January and I will be able to answer.

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How much time does it take to write application essays?

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