<p>Colin,</p>
<p>We are advising as we have been told several times by UC counselors. I have been told every time that essays are the difference between acceptance and being denied. I also have several family members who have gone through this process even to the point of being in law school now who whole heartedly disagree with the information you are giving. Plus after you mentioned all the complete vomit about transfer and jobs in the other thread I believe you have lost all credibility. If you do not want to help people than leave. If you can not have a normal adult conversation (as it is clear you can not) than go the high school forum. Again it is ignorant to think you are the only one that has spoken with the UCLA counselor.</p>