I had to take the SAT essay as part of my school-day administration, and I didn’t really think about how I would have to send the essay score if I liked my SAT score. I got them this morning, and I’m really happy with my sat score but I think my essay was pretty average. Will having an 18 SAT score factor into admissions decisions for top colleges? How much weight does this hold in admissions, especially for colleges that don’t require the essay?
Zero weight for most, if not all colleges. Almost zero for everyone else. Except West Point, I’ve heard.