Can guidance counselors read your common app essay?

<p>I wrote two essays for the main common app essay. I'm not sure which one I want to submit. </p>

<p>The essay that I believe to be better is quite a bit more personal. I come from a very small school where the staff and students are close. Considering the subject matter, it would be pretty awkward for my guidance counselor to read it. I would rather have the essay be read only by myself, my mother, and the admissions offices.</p>

<p>So, are counselors able to read the essay you submit?</p>

<p>High school counselors don’t have access to your application. Their only influence on it is the Counselor Rec.</p>