College Admissions Counselor
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RemoteContractSenior
SalaryIndustry leading compensation, along with performance based bonuses
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Job Details
- Experience
- A minimum of five years working as an admissions officer/reader at a selective college
Requirements
- Minimum of five years working as an admissions officer/reader at a selective college, high school counselor, or independent counselor.
- Thorough understanding of high school curriculum, AP, IB, and standardized tests (ACT, SAT).
- Expertise in application platforms including Common App, Coalition App, and Apply Texas.
- Expert knowledge of Naviance, Scoir, and other college admissions software.
- Proven track record placing students in selective colleges and prestigious extracurricular opportunities.
- Deep knowledge of financial aid processes and scholarship options.
- Experience working with 7th-12th grade students, transfer applications, and boarding school applicants.
- Familiarity with academic programs like DECA, Science/Math Olympiads, and STEM competitions.
- Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.
- M.Ed. or Ph.D. in education is considered an asset (Extra Credit).
Responsibilities
- Guide families and mentor students through the entire admissions process.
- Review student curriculums, internship options, and extracurricular activities.
- Develop strategies for Early Decision, Restrictive Early Action, Early Action, and Regular Decision applications.
- Create individualized plans for course selection, academic interest exploration, and summer programs.
- Conduct ongoing research on school profiles, course catalogs, and academic programs.
- Help students differentiate their applications and build unique portfolios.
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