@nicole.hopkins UVA. I may opt for UChicago ED instead if my October score is high enough. I am interested in both equally and have strong reasons for attending both. But like the article said, law schools may not care for the essay if I apply ED.
... subpar writing. A DS and optional essays are there to provide ... writing skills. Mediocre to poor optional essays are worse than none ... you forgot a major (but optional) component and the quality is ...