<p>I am really confused about this part. As the characters are confined to 150, it definitely needs to be short. However, I realize that including maximum information is also crucial. So how should it be?
1) Won four school drama competitions back to back. Continuously performed in weekly dramas to raise awareness about issues like X,Y and Z.
OR
2) I have won four school drama competitions. In addition, I've continuously performed in weekly dramas to raise awareness about issues like X,Y and Z. (Such explanations cross word limits, but allows one to present information in a more "sophisticated" manner)</p>
<p>What should be done? Please help. Thanks in advance :-)</p>
<p>Definitely the former. It doesn’t have to be a mini essay you know. The admissions committee is well aware of the character limit, so “sophisticated” explanations are not, by any means, expected. The important thing is that everything you want to say is clearly conveyed. Here are some examples (as put together by a former Dartmouth admissions officer):</p>
<p>Activity type: Science/Math Participation grade levels: 11 Timing of participation: School Year Time devoted: 5 hours per week/36 weeks per year I intend to participate in a similar activity in college: Yes Position/Leadership description and organization name, if applicable: Researcher/Competitor Details, honors won, and accomplishments: Exhibit/present clean energy research at city & state science fairs; top 50 (city)/top 10% (state)</p>
<p>Activity type: Science/Math Participation grade levels: 10-12 Timing of participation: School Year & Summer Time devoted: 3 hours per week/36 weeks per year I intend to participate in a similar activity in college: No Position/Leadership description and organization name, if applicable: Founder and Chair. Project Sunshine Details, honors won, and accomplishments: Founded club w/ goal to provide at least 5% of school’s energy through solar panels; 1/2 way to goal</p>
<p>Activity type: Music (Vocal) Participation grade levels: 9-12 Timing of participation: School Year & Summer Time devoted: 3 hours per week/36 weeks per year I intend to participate in a similar activity in college: Yes Position/Leadership description and organization name, if applicable: Alto II. Youth Choir Details, honors won, and accomplishments: Perform monthly in Sunday worship services at Old St. Pat’s Church.</p>