Students’ grades and the academic rigor of their course loads weigh more heavily in decisions to admit than standardized test scores, high school class rank, or demonstrated interest in attending, according to a new report. Essays are so important, but they can only tip the scales that already were weighted in your favor.
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As someone who has edited a lot of essays about leadership, I appreciate that someone is asking the question of why it's valued above so many other qualities. "The implicit message behind the rhetoric of leadership in the American college admissions is that intellectualism alone is not enough, even for an academic institution," the article states.
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AuthorLinda Leavell is The Write Coach, based in Plano, Texas. She reads a lot about college admissions and writing essays. And she shares the best stuff. Or you can follow her on Facebook. 
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