<p>Does the EC essay of 150 words have to be simply a summary of achievements in that field or can it be a couple of paras on how it has influenced you?
Also, can it be 153 words? :P</p>
<p>yes 153 words is fine. the point is to let the schools get to know you better as a person and also to see how you write, so it’s best to use the space with that in mind.</p>