<p>The topic about what universities expect from internationals is an old one. Use the search feature. Having a low writing score is no excuse. Just because you're an engineering student does not make it okay if you can't string two sentences together.</p>
<p>Also, admissions for internationals is very competitive. Why do you think collges will care about your low writing score when they have so many international students who have near perfect scores.</p>
<p>Stop trying to find excuses. Use the search feature. Grow up.</p>