<p>how important is the essay?
my gpa falls in the range, but my test scores do not...</p>
<p>wow
they invited me with a 3.77 gpa
i guess my 1600 made up for it though</p>
<p>the importance of essay is mixed. for some it will be very important, while others get in without an essay.</p>
<p>My son has been invited to apply for Honors. He plans to major in Chem. Are there any current students who could provide information about what it's like to be in Honors, especially sciences? thanks</p>
<p>Are some students invited directly to Honors or does everyone, invited or self-selected, have to write an essay?</p>
<p>writing an essay is OPTIONAL.
you can get in without it, without godlike scores. i had a 33/3.95, above average ECs (i think)
but to show interest you should write the essay.</p>