<p>How much influence do letter of recommendations and a very well written essay have on your chances of being accepted E.D.??</p>
<p>I think that they both make a big difference. Studies have shown that admissions aren't based on grades anymore. Letters of recommendation and a goood essay can set you apart from the rest. The essay shows them who you are as a person, and the letters of recommendation add to your whole application.</p>
<p>Yes the letters and the essay WILL make or break you, especially at UF. They split the admission process in 2 (hollistic and academic) and award points in different sectors. Having a bad essay and letters WILL get you deffered (save the genius with perfect sat and a 4.5)</p>
<p>Don't think it's necessary though. I did not send in a single letter of rec and I got in early decision. My GPA was only about 4.3, SAT 1490, and my extracurrics were nothing special at all (didn't really get involved in my school at all).</p>
<p>sick gpa/sat tho. so erm, you dont count</p>