College community experience & diversity - Common App Prompt 5 question

Hello,

So I am working on my college essay and doing prompt number 5. The prompt says : A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to you.

I chose to answer the first part of this question: describe an experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college community

So far, unedited, I am at 600 words of just story telling. I am talking about how my journey began learning the Tabla (Indian Drums). Next I hope to cover the lessons I have learned from 8 years of playing the instrument and then end with what I will contribute to the richness of the college community (diversity).

Does this sound like a good plan? Should I cut down the story to around 300 words then talk about the lessons I have learned for 100 words then end with 100 words on the things that I will contribute to the college?

Once complete I will post the essay.

Also is it fine to have the essay be 600-650 words?

Thanks

Here is a good trick. Take a story that requires 2 paragraphs to tell, and try to tell it in two sentences. Try to cover everything in two sentences, and you will see that you get two VERY strong sentences.

After that, continue by explaining what you will "bring" to the college community.

How long did the instructions say this is supposed to be? It is usually okay to go a little bit over the maximum number of words, but not too much. Good luck! Write with rhythm.