<p>I’m trying to decide whether or not to spend time studying for the SAT writing section. Does Penn consider these results in admission, or are they waiting another year like many colleges? Also, do they look at the SAT essay?</p>
<p>They consider them. I do not know about the second part of your question as to whether they look at the essay.</p>
<p>Elizabeth Dowling, my Penn regional director, visited my school yesterday. I asked how Penn was viewing the Writing section this year as opposed to last... She said last year they were fairly lenient with it, but this year it'll count regularly. (Whoo for 800!)</p>
<p>She also said that they won't look at your SAT essay -- Only the essays you submit as part of the application.</p>