<p>How crucial are optional essays for schools like Virginia Tech, who seem to only concentrate on the numbers. I have a 4.69 and good SAT scores, and am OOS, how much will not doing the essay effect me. I'd do it, but i can't really think of anything to say, all they ask about is how you can bring diversity to VT, and anything else that they should consider.</p>
<p>These type of essays are strictly optional. With your gpa and good SAT scores, don't worry about it, especially at schools (like UCs here in CA) that look mainly at the numbers.</p>