<p>Not completely sure how it works, but:</p>
<p>D made a 9 on her essay</p>
<p>and </p>
<p>she made an 80 (perfect score) on the multiple choice section.</p>
<p>SAT Writing score was an 800.</p>
<p>Anyway the essay counted less than I thought it would in the overall scheme of things.</p>