<p>1) Writing was introduced in 2005, so there’s not as much data. It is also quite poor as a predictor of college success.</p>
<p>2) Grammar is cool (although in real college life, you can use grammar checkers and have people proofread your papers), but the essay bears zero resemblance to any academic writing ever. Never, ever will you be asked to write a 25-minute essay on a vague philosophical topic with no preparation. It’s unrealistic, it can be gamed very easily, and even students with terrible English can get 10-12 if they learn the right methods. The essay is broken by design and it’s only a matter of time before the CB does something about it.</p>