It doesn't matter if you are applying for graduate students in the United States. Foreign schools also know that undergraduates don't have a deep understanding of their majors. Papers that do not necessarily need to be published. In general, essays and graduation theses can be used as reference materials for application if they are consistent with the application direction. As long as you are fully prepared, you can also apply to a good school. There are few papers after graduation. However, if you apply for further doctoral studies, it is generally best to have articles.