Do SAT writing scores matter?

Hello! Just wondering if SAT writing scores hold much weight in college applications. Are they generally considered important by admission committees? Does it matter for all colleges or just some? Thanks, in advance.

Actually, the SAT essay or writing section was discontinued by the College Board in 2021. This means that students no longer have the option to take the SAT with the writing or essay section. When you take the SAT now, your scores will be based solely on the Reading, Writing and Language, and Math sections of the exam.

That decision was based on many colleges' trends of placing less emphasis on the writing section. Even when the SAT essay was part of the exam, many colleges didn't require it or place a significant value on these scores. The emphasis of your SAT score was and still is on your performance in the Reading/Writing&Language (now combined as one score) and Math sections.

So, to answer your question, since the SAT writing scores are no longer a component of the SAT, they will not be a consideration in your college applications. However, your ability to write effectively is still very important and will be evaluated through other components of your application, such as your personal essay and any supplemental essays required by the colleges to which you're applying.