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by hnburnsy 2488 days ago
They did drop the writing but replaced it with an optional essay. Most upper tier schools require applicants to take the essay.
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ta8347 2488 days ago
Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Caltech, Princeton, Yale, Dartmouth and many other schools do NOT require applicants to take the SAT essay.
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lonelappde 2487 days ago
Because they prefer an essay you can buy from a college applications consultant.
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saagarjha 2487 days ago
Do you know anyone who has gotten in without taking the SAT essay?
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