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).
Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: An essay is five paragraphs in MLA format on a given subject, style or topic (EX: Dogs or How to do something or The economic state of china) A research paper is any number of paragraphs, although the minimum is usually 5-6 pages. It requires you to find books, websites, articles and news publications relating to the topic, to cite them in your writing and to create an annotated bibliography/works cited page to be included with your report.