diff --git a/features/candidates/registrations/experience_preference.feature b/features/candidates/registrations/experience_preference.feature
index c719f63a3..86b64f4a5 100644
--- a/features/candidates/registrations/experience_preference.feature
+++ b/features/candidates/registrations/experience_preference.feature
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ Feature: Experience preference
     @javascript
     Scenario: Word counting in placement objectives
         Given I am on the 'Placement preference' page for my school of choice
-        Then the 'Enter what you want to get out of your placement' word count should say 'You have 150 words remaining'
+        Then the 'Enter what you want to get out of your placement' word count should say 'You can enter up to 150 words'
 
     @javascript
     Scenario: Updating the word count in placement objectives