Provide dedicated college admissions guidance to high school students aiming for elite universities, with a strong emphasis on those pursuing computer science, engineering, and pre-med disciplines. Support each student through a comprehensive, multi-year process that includes academic planning, extracurricular development, and strategic application preparation.
What You'll Do
Develop tailored roadmaps for students, helping them identify competitive summer programs, research opportunities, internships, and leadership roles that strengthen their profiles. Design customized standardized testing strategies and assist in selecting the right exams based on individual goals. Build balanced college lists—categorizing institutions as reach, target, or safety—and advise on effective campus visits.
Lead students through every component of the application, including personal statements, activity descriptions, resumes, and essay revisions. Offer insight into early action, early decision, and regular decision timelines, as well as strategies for waitlist scenarios and final college selection. Provide clarity on financial aid and merit-based scholarship options.
Maintain consistent communication with students and their families, ensuring transparency and strong relationships. Prepare thoroughly for each session, log interactions promptly, and coordinate with internal resources to enhance student outcomes. Attend regular team meetings and stay updated through internal communications channels.
Requirements
- Graduate of a top 50 national university; advanced degrees (MD, PhD, MBA, JD, Master’s) are advantageous
- Degree in computer science or substantial professional or academic experience in the field
- Proven experience as a college counselor with demonstrated success in securing admissions to top 50 universities
- Availability during weekday afternoons after 3:00 p.m. and/or weekends
- Strong passion for education, teaching, and writing, with excellent editing skills
- Exceptional communication abilities, both written and verbal
- Reliable time management and commitment to meeting deadlines
- Dedication to long-term student support across multi-year engagement packages
Preferred Qualifications
- Former admissions officer at a top 50 college or university
- Background as an independent educational consultant affiliated with organizations such as NACAC, WACAC, or IECA
Benefits
- Part-time schedule with flexibility aligned to availability and capacity
- Support from a team of former admissions officers and seasoned counselors
- Access to Empowerly Score™, a predictive analytics tool that evaluates subjective application elements
- Integration with data-informed education technology to enhance advising precision
- Opportunity to collaborate with a forward-thinking team serving motivated families
- Internal resources designed to maximize student success and counselor effectiveness
