<p>Hi there!</p>
<p>I currently work in my university’s admission department. Although I don’t have a say in the admission decision, I know how they operate and could give you an honest opinion if your essay works or not. I wouldn’t mind reading it and proofing it either. Please email it to <a href="mailto:marc.d.tan@gmail.com">marc.d.tan@gmail.com</a>. I look forward to reading your essay!</p>
<p>PS just a suggestion, although colleges want it to be trimmed down to 500, they will read anything you send them word for word. Although they might get mad if you send a 1200 word essay, the admissions office is entitled to read every word of your essay. After all, you did pay a $70 application fee.</p>