<p>For example, if i have adequate grades, average SAT scores, but an awesome essay, awesome extra curriculars and awesome teacher recommendations - how much would this help?</p>
<p>This is not me, but I'm just wondering.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Wondering the same thing.</p>
<p>An awesome essay really depends on the reader. I like to think of colleges as a stranger you meet. When you meet a person, you two either get along or don’t. With colleges, they’ll look at your essay and see if the chemistry is right between you two. If they like your personality, then you’re accepted. If you get rejected, then maybe the chemistry’s just not right. <—That’s how I’ll be thinking when I get rejected lol.</p>