Growing importance of the SAT Writing section?

Colleges & Universities University of Virginia
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<p>I heard that the essay only accounts for less than 1/3 of the overall Writing score–so it’s not too important. I’ve further heard that many Admission readers don’t even bother reading it. </p>

<p>Back to my original post, the SAT writing section (according to the previously referenced College Board study of 2006 entering college freshman) is the 2nd best predictor or First Year college GPA.</p>

<pre><code> Correlation Coefficient (bigger is better, with 1 being perfect)
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<p>High School GPA 0.36
SAT Writing 0.33
SAT Reading 0.29
SAT Math 0.33</p>