College Admissions Coach

Association of Test Preparation, Admissions, and Private Tutoring

. Conduct monthly, bimonthly, or weekly meetings with students and parents to create and review college admissions strategy .

Posted 10/3/2026part-timeRemote • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $85 - $95 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in college admissions strategy development, including crafting balanced college lists, providing essay support, and managing application timelines. Strong relationship-building and communication skills are essential for effectively coaching students and families through the admissions process.

Highest-signal resume keywords

College Admissions Strategy DevelopmentEssay Support and FeedbackProject Management SkillsRelationship-Building SkillsIndependent Educational Consulting

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

College List DevelopmentApplication Timeline PlanningAdmissions Interview CoachingActivity Resume CurationStandardized Test Management

Soft Skills

EmpathyOutgoing PersonalityAttention to DetailIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Web-Conferencing SoftwareDocument Sharing ToolsOnline Lesson Delivery PlatformsScheduling Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

College AdmissionsEducational ConsultingGuidance CounselingAdmissions Offers Review

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct monthly, bimonthly, or weekly meetings with students and parents to create and review college admissions strategy
Develop balanced college lists based on students’ goals, backgrounds, and interests
Provide college essay support and feedback
Plan application submission timelines and strategies, including ED1, ED2, EA, and Regular Decision
Curate students’ activities resumes
Plan for and request letters of recommendation
Provide admissions interview coaching
Plan campus visits and tours
Manage students’ academic, standardized test, and extracurricular plans
Coach students through independent projects
Update meeting notes after each session
Review and compare admissions offers with students and families
Maintain open and regular communication with students and parents to ensure clients feel supported

Requirements

What you’ll need

Earned Bachelor's
4-10 hours/ week of availability
At least two years of experience as an Associate Dean/Director of Admissions from a US four-year degree-granting college or university, College Prep Guidance Counselor, or Independent Educational Consultant (individuals only, no firms)
An outgoing, empathetic personality along with strong relationship-building skills
Proven, exceptional writing skills
The ability to work independently
Strong attention to detail and strong project management skills
High degree of confidence with web-conferencing, document sharing, online lesson delivery, and scheduling software

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible schedule
Reliable demand