Elite College Admissions Consultant & Essay Coach (US-Based Only) - Contract to Hire
Job Overview: We are seeking an exceptional, high-caliber College Admissions Consultant and Essay Specialist to provide comprehensive, end-to-end guidance for ambitious, high-achieving students targeting highly selective US universities. This role requires a unique combination of high-level admissions strategy (list building, profile positioning, and narrative development) and exceptional developmental essay coaching. This is a remote, contract position. We are strictly looking for US-based applicants. Key Responsibilities: Comprehensive Admissions Strategy: Help students refine and balance their college lists, strategically position their extracurricular/academic portfolios, and build a cohesive, competitive application narrative. Holistic Essay Coaching: Guide students through the entire lifecycle of the application essay—including brainstorming unique angles, structural outlining, and intensive developmental editing for the Common App personal statement and school-specific supplemental essays. (Note: We focus strictly on mentorship and coaching to help students find their authentic voice; we do not provide writing or ghostwriting services). Project & Deadline Management: Keep students motivated, organized, and accountable to meet all early action, early decision, and regular decision timelines efficiently. Required Qualifications: Location: Must be physically located in the United States. Experience: 3+ years of dedicated college consulting and essay coaching experience, with a proven track record of placing students into Top 20 and Ivy-Plus institutions. Dual Expertise: Demonstrated ability to handle both high-level application strategy and deep, structural text editing. Admissions Insight: A sharp, up-to-date understanding of current US admissions trends, institutional priorities, and what makes a holistic profile stand out. Professionalism: Outstanding communication and mentoring skills, with a talent for reducing application anxiety for both high school students and their families. How to Apply: Please submit a brief proposal answering the following questions: What is your background in college consulting, and what tier of universities have your past students successfully entered? Briefly describe your philosophy for helping a high-achieving student brainstorm and structure a standout personal statement. What is your general weekly availability, and what is your desired hourly rate for this combined role?