... too much on the unscored essay. When I received my score ... sent a copy of the essay as well. I had a ... a photocopy of a penciled essay, and the erasures etc.. obfuscates ... attention is given to the essay by the schools.
I think that's entirely optional. It does not affect your LSAT at all, it's just to make the process for Law schools to find the right applicants who have the characteristics they are looking for easier .
I've tried to find them online and while I an confirm that Duke is in the top 10 and Michigan is not, I can't find the rest of the info for the official USNWR ranks :/