Well, most active and passive basses when you don't use EQ are very similar. After all, the front end of your head is basically an active preamp! An active bass merely moves part of that EQ circuit into the bass where it more convenient to adjust while you are playing.
In the Common Application, it says that the Personal Essay should be at least 250 words, and attached on a separate sheet (presumably, if you're submitting it online, you attach a one-page file).
A personal narrative essay is a story you choose to share with readers, for it communicates your. understanding of yourself, others, and/or society. As people, we remember stories, so your. personal narrative essay is a way you can transform an ordinary experience into meaningful.