Do super selective schools really read your essays etc?

ArachnoMe
Wed, 26 Nov 2014 20:58:10 +0000

Like, would writing a kickass essay, great ECs and a high SAT balance out say, a 93 GPA? I know a lot of places are into holistic admissions, but if you write an amazing essay and come off as really cool and unique and intelligent, does that make up for a few points off the GPA, when there might be another qualified kid with a higher average and maybe a more mediocre essay?