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Admissions Writing Coach – Essay Editor
Jack Westin. Coach students through personal statements, AMCAS/AACOMAS/TMDSAS activities, most meaningful experiences, secondary essays, MD/PhD essays, letters of intent, and other admissions materials .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in coaching students through medical school admissions materials, providing detailed feedback on writing quality, structure, and alignment with prompts. Possesses strong writing and editing skills, with a focus on maintaining students' authentic voices and meeting quality benchmarks.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Exceptional Writing SkillsCoaching ExperienceProfessional Editing ExperienceFamiliarity with AMCAS/AACOMAS/TMDSASAttention to Detail
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
WritingEditingFeedback DevelopmentGrammar ProficiencyStyle Mechanics
Soft Skills
Coaching SkillsCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
House Style Guide
Certifications & Qualifications
Creative Writing Certification
Industry Keywords
Medical School AdmissionsSecondary EssaysAdmissions MaterialsPrompt AlignmentQuality Benchmarks
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Coach students through personal statements, AMCAS/AACOMAS/TMDSAS activities, most meaningful experiences, secondary essays, MD/PhD essays, letters of intent, and other admissions materials
- Provide detailed, substantive feedback on prompt alignment, content, structure, and language
- Draft illustrative examples tailored to students' real backgrounds and guide them to rewrite in their own words
- Research relevant details so guidance and examples are specific and grounded
- Leave focused margin notes explaining reasoning and next steps
- Protect students' authentic voices
- Lead brainstorming and strategy sessions with students
- Flag items needing expert judgment and document reasoning
- Contribute to educational resources, training materials, and admissions content
- Participate in coach training and quality reviews
- Meet established turnaround times and quality benchmarks
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing, English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field (Premium Admissions Level)
- At least 5 years of professional editing, writing, teaching, publishing, or journalism experience and/or a creative writing certification (Signature Admissions Level)
- Exceptional writing, developmental feedback, and coaching skills, with strong command of grammar, style, and mechanics
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Experience coaching or editing medical school admissions materials preferred
- Familiarity with AMCAS, AACOMAS, TMDSAS, and common secondary essay prompt types preferred
- Working knowledge of a house style guide and consistency standards preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible schedule
- Consistent, year-round work tied to the application cycle
- Professional development opportunities