Responsibilities
- develop a strong working relationship with the college advisor, acting as a unified team that will support the applicant through the application process
- evaluate candidacy of high school students looking to apply to BS/MD programs. This includes evaluation of their GPA, SAT/ACT scores, completed courses, extracurricular activities, and experiences
- edit the applicant's BS/MD personal statement and BS/MD supplemental essay questions
- collaborate with applicant to create a customized BS/MD school list that aligns with the student’s candidacy, goals, and preferences
- prepare students for admissions interviews
- advise students throughout the application process, implementing proactive measures like consistent check-ins, thorough editing, and timelines/deadlines
- manage family expectations and enlist them as part of the larger team supporting the student
- assist students with developing personal responsibility and managing their work
- offer your expertise and guidance on key application questions and situations
Requirements
- MD physician, preferably at an attending level ,but residents will be considered
- applicant MUST have attended a U.S. direct medical program (BS/MD, BA/MD, BS/DO, BA/DO)
- experience working with applicants applying to medical schools
- ability to work with various online communication platforms including Zoom and Google Meet
- experience and expertise in editing college and/or BS/MD/DO applications
- experience building a great rapport with families
- high level of emotional intelligence, especially in working with high school students
- strong availability to work with at least 10 students in an application cycle
Nice to Have
- expertise in BS/MD and/or BS/DO admissions (preferably served on an admissions committee)
Additional Information
- Students can sign up early enough to create year-round work, however, peak season is typically from late August until mid-January.
- You will be expected to work with multiple clients at one time and need to commit to working with the client until their package or service is complete, which can take upwards of a year.
- This is a remote position that requires you to have a reliable connection to the Internet and access to Microsoft Word.
