<p>What do you believe is more imporant to the admissions office, sat scores or the essay?</p>
<p>definitely the essay</p>
<p>Oh for sure the essay. Look at the ED results from last year and you'll really see that.</p>
<p>SAT scores, clearly. An 1100 SAT with an amazing essay isn't going to get in. A 1600 SAT with a lame essay has a reasonable shot. Of course, if you're within CU's range of acceptable SAT scores, then essay matters more.</p>
<p>Exactly. You do need to be in "the range" SAT-wise, but a "good" SAT (1400-ish) and a wonderful essay will give you a much better chance at admission than a wonderful SAT (1600-ish) and a "good" essay.</p>
<p>Oh I didn't look at it that way, but yeah if you're in range, the essay is a determining factor.</p>
<p>I have to go with the essay. Though a student with poor SAT scores is an unlikely admit even with a stellar essay, if a student's scores are fair, a great essay can be a huge factor, more so than a 2400.</p>