<p>i know it's not requried, but should i send them an essay?</p>
<p>Depends on how good your other stats are.</p>
<p>If you are a 3.6 GPA student and have a SAT (CR + M) score of 1300, then don't bother.</p>
<p>If you are a 2.8 or 2.9 GPA student and have a SAT (CR + M) score of 1100, then you will need to send an essay to have a chance at admittance.</p>