SAT Essays

With more and more colleges no longer requiring the SAT essay is it worth taking or do you think students are better not bothering?
Do colleges genuinely no longer want to see the essay?
I have been unable to find an up to date list of colleges that still require the essay.

Any thoughts greatly appreciated.

My D is applying to a couple safety schools that require it. None of her matches want it, though. Personally, I’d be too nervous to forgo the essay completely just yet.