<p>my s. got a 11 and 700 on the writing, all we have heard is that most schools as of this year are finally giving it near equal weight to reading and math, although schools still differ in their policies. He was also told by his advisor that if there are questions about the main essay perhaps being too polished they may use the essay to refer to the caliber writer he/she is, however even that is done loosely because anyone given 25 min. to write a great essay could succumb to stress and writers block, working under pressure, I think its the overall picture.</p>