Well, most active and passive basses when you don't use EQ are very similar. After all, the front end of your head is basically an active preamp! An active bass merely moves part of that EQ circuit into the bass where it more convenient to adjust while you are playing.
In the Common Application, it says that the Personal Essay should be at least 250 words, and attached on a separate sheet (presumably, if you're submitting it online, you attach a one-page file).
Literally give yourself just a minute to decide how you'll respond â no longer! You can't waste time waffling between several ideas, because you only have 25 minutes to write the whole essay! Choose a way to respond that you can best support, even if it conflicts with your personal beliefs.