<p>How importantly does Cornell look upon the essays in the admissions decisions they make (relative to say..class rank, GPA, test scores, recs)?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance</p>
<p>They will definitely help if you're borderline.</p>
<p>i think your essays are pretty important and not just for a borderline, a person with perfect stats but a sucky essay, won't get in</p>