749-character version (out of 750 character limit): Boston U
Besides the city of Boston, which I have come to like and become interested in as I had more than several chances to visit it while studying in New England, my foremost reason for applying to BU is its distinguished program in filming...

201-word version: Syracuse
Besides living and studying in Salt City, an experience that would certainly make me become more responsible and independent, especially in the initial stages of my adult life as I have never lived in a large U.S. city on my own before, my foremost reason for applying to Syracuse University is its distinguished program in filming...

249-word version (out of 250 word limit): Emory
Besides living in Atlanta, an experience that would certainly make me become more responsible and independent, especially in the initial stages of my adult life, as I have never lived in a large U.S. city on my own before, my foremost reason for applying to the unique college system of the university is first, Oxford College’s offer in Theater... Second, of course Emory College’s distinguished program in Film Studies...

NYU: Why NYU? (1500 characters)

1362-character version: NYU
Besides living and studying in New York City, an experience that would certainly make me become more responsible and independent, especially in the initial stages of my adult life as I have never lived in a large U.S. city on my own before, my foremost reason for applying to NYU is its distinguished program in filming...