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Old 09-25-2010, 04:12 PM   #1
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"Briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activites..."

Is this section meant to be strictly informative or am I still supposed to be showing off writing skills and using big words. Obviously write in complete sentences and stuff but like what is the tone supposed to be like and should I just be trying to cram a ton of info in under 150 words?
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Old 09-25-2010, 04:29 PM   #2
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I second this question. Anyone care to post a good example of one (perhaps from a past year)?
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Old 09-25-2010, 05:23 PM   #3
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As with everything you do in your apps, if you see an opportunity to show your personality while also being directly responsive to the prompt, that's the best way to respond.
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Old 09-25-2010, 05:34 PM   #4
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how important is it keepit under 150? I mean mine's 254 and I can't trim anymore.
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Old 09-25-2010, 08:05 PM   #5
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^Well it has to fit in the space. Have you looked at the print preview?
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Old 09-26-2010, 02:12 PM   #6
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Another question to add-Is it better if the activity is the one you're most involved in?
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Old 09-26-2010, 02:16 PM   #7
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It seems to me like you should choose the activity that means the most to you, explain why in an eloquent fashion, and follow the rules. Don't ask other applicants if it's okay to disregard the rules.
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I would say either the activity that you are most involved in or one that is particularly unique/unusual
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Old 09-26-2010, 10:25 PM   #9
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Thanks for your advice!I'm kinda confused about exactly what to write.Should it be more like a list of achievements(I dont like the idea),or a comprehensive summary explaining how the procedure in a regular day concerning the activity?
Or,could a person just narrate one significant incident that concerns the activity?
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