College Admissions Counselor
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ConnectPrepCollege admissions
Workable workplace: remote; Workable locations: Westport, Connecticut, United StatesContractSenior
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Job Details
- Experience
- A minimum of five years working as an admissions officer/reader at a selective college
Requirements
- Have at least five years of experience as an admissions officer or reader at a selective college.
- Understand high school curricula, AP and IB programs, and standardized tests including the ACT and SAT.
- Have experience working with students in grades 7–12, transfer applicants, and private or boarding school applicants.
- Demonstrate a track record of student success across academic programs and specializations, including direct medicine and engineering.
- Have experience with athletic recruitment and other specialized endeavors.
- Understand the differences between public, private, charter, and boarding school environments.
- Have expert knowledge of Naviance, Scoir, and other college admissions software.
- Have expertise with the Common App, Coalition App, ApplyTexas, and school-specific applications.
- Understand the college process, different types of schools, and available resources.
- Have a track record of placing students in selective colleges, high school internships, and extracurricular activities.
- Understand financial aid, scholarships, and other aid options.
- Know academic programs and competitions such as DECA, Science and Math Olympiads, AMC math competitions, science fairs, and STEM competitions.
- Have strong communication, organization, and writing skills.
- Be proficient with technology.
- An M.Ed. or Ph.D. in education is an extra-credit qualification.
Responsibilities
- Guide students and families through the college admissions process.
- Create individualized plans covering course selection, academic interests, extracurricular activities, and summer programs.
- Review curricula, internship options, and key extracurricular activities with students.
- Advise students on Early Decision, Restrictive Early Action, Early Application, and Regular Decision strategies.
- Help students differentiate their applications and build portfolios.
- Conduct research on school profiles, course catalogs, and academic programs to address student needs.
- Support students with financial aid, scholarships, and other aid options.
- Mentor students and help families plan and complete application steps.
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