<p>I remember a few years ago when umich used the point system for admission that the essay was only worth one point and being a urm was worth 20. I am not sure if those are the specific numbers, but I think it was something ridiculus like that. So really how important are these essays ?</p>
<p>well, i think theyre only really important if theyre borderline about admitting you. what are your stats? if it's below a 28 ACT and 3.7 GPA, you better make those essays brilliant- lol. they also said the essays can only help you at the campus visit, that they don't hurt you.... but that's prolly just BS.</p>