How does essay score affect overall score?

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<p>Assuming one got a perfect score in every section, how is the overall score affected by individual point drops along the 12-point essay scale? </p>

<p>That is, an 800 in every section with a 12 essay is a 2400. But what if the essay is something below a 12, like an 11-2?</p>

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<p>You still have a chance at the 800 all the way down to 8, depending on the curve.</p>