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How long should my answers be?

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How long should my answers be?

Are you wondering how long your written responses in assessments should be? Here is a guide to the length of your answers for written assessments.

Last updated on 31 Oct, 2025

 

The majority of answers in your Counselling Learner Workbooks will be Short Answer.

Some will be Long Answer but these will normally have a word count in the assessment information.

 

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The majority of answers in your Counselling Learner Workbooks will be Short Answer. Some will be Long Answer but these will normally have a word count in the assessment information.

Also, there’s no specific word count unless it’s stated in the instructions for that activity or question.

 

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