The colgate essay this year says in 250 words or less I tried hard but I just couldn’t finish the essay in 250 words, does it matter if I write more than 250 words, what is the maximum I can write? anyone with this experience before? help! thanks. the colgate essay this year says in 250 words or less I tried hard but I just couldn’t finish the essay in 250 words, does it matter if I write more than 250 words, what is the maximum I can write? anyone with this experience before? help! thanks. the colgate essay this year says in 250 words or less I tried hard but I just couldn’t finish the essay in 250 words, does it matter if I write more than 250 words, what is the maximum I can write? anyone with this experience before? help! thanks.