<p>I was wondering who exactly reads your essay? And while we are on the topic, who should you give your essay to let proofread?</p>
<p>Your essay is read by members of an admissions committee that consists of staff in the admissions office, and may include student interns as well.</p>
<p>Potential proofreaders could be an English teacher you've worked with, your academic advisor, your GC, or your parents. If your essay is about a specific activity, you may want to show it to someone affiliated with that activity as well - for example, if you wrote about playing tennis, ask your tennis coach to read it.</p>