<p>How important is it to write a good essay for someone that is already in the top 10% of his graduating class and lives in Texas and plans on attending a public in-state college? Is it very, somewhat, or not at all important?</p>
<p>It may not be as important, but you should still definitely try and make a great essay. Its an important part of your application.</p>
<p>I would still say it's very important- you may not be worried about getting in, but you should still want to look competitive for scholarships. Also, sometimes later in your college career when you apply for something they pull out your original app and look at it :-) not quite fair, but it's happened to me.</p>