Common Application: Short Answer
In the space provided below, please elaborate on one of your activities (extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience) (1000 characters or approximately 150 words).
185-word version
During my community service in Mongolia, a boy named Ogong Bayern constantly tried to say something to me in Mongolian. But as he was mentally deficient and often ostracized by the other children, I preferred to play with those who seemed more tractable...
Georgetown: Short Essay
In the space available discuss the significance to you of the school or summer activity in which you have been most involved.
George Washington: If there is any additional information you would like to include in your application, please provide that information here. (Please limit to 500 words.)
315-word version
During my four days of community service in Mongolia..., a ten-year-old boy named Ogong Bayern followed me around like a shadow. All the while, he was constantly trying to say something to me in Mongolian, but as I could not understand Mongolian—or at least that was my excuse—I did not even try to figure out what he was trying to say to me...