<p>I'm completing the online app, and I'm having trouble fitting in some of my short answers, especially for the "most meaningful EC" and summer activities. I was just wondering...instead of making these sort of creative, like I have now, should I make them completely straight forward? I know Columbia is very precise about its limits, and I don't know if I should just stick with more content and risk being less creative. </p>
<p>any advice would be greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>i had same problem (i do like to be creative).
afterall, now i am leaning toward more informative answer,
since there isnt enough room for a creative essay.</p>
<p>but still i like to listen to ccer's advices!</p>
<p>just fill it out, and add the rest on the additional pages part at the end</p>
<p>Tell them what and why... I lean towards answering the questions they ask pretty straight-forwardly.</p>
<p>thanks for your help guys. I guess I'll cut out all the excessive creativity parts as well.</p>
<p>chidimma- for the additional pages part, do you think it's ok to split it up into different parts? like instead of just writing a long essay or describing one particular activity, if I make different sections with different activities? also, is there a page limit on the additional information section?</p>
<p>thanks.</p>
<p>hmm i heard you really shouldnt add anything extra if it isnt necessary..u guys should really look back at the old threads ...some of the advice the EDers who got in gave..</p>
<p>It's funny how the limit is like, 225 CHARACTERS
<em>chortle</em>
Yeah just be straightforward. I got a feeling they barely glanced at it.</p>
<p>Yeah, those parts can't mean all that much if they're so brief, can they?</p>
<p>"Yeah, those parts can't mean all that much if they're so brief, can they?"</p>
<p>LOL, you would be surprised as those short answers reflect (whether you want it or not) on you personality.</p>
<p>Point taken. I just wish they could have had more space....</p>