College Admissions Counselor

ConnectPrep

Remote college admissions counselor guiding ConnectPrep students through personalized application strategies. Reviewing academics, extracurriculars, testing, financial aid, and college-specific pathways.

Posted 8/13/2026contractRemote • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in college admissions processes, including crafting personalized application strategies and guiding students through academic and extracurricular planning. Proven ability to mentor students and families while utilizing admissions software and understanding diverse educational environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

College Admissions ExpertiseNaviance ProficiencyStrong Writing SkillsHigh School Curriculum KnowledgeStudent Mentorship

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Hard Skills

College Admissions ProcessApplication Strategy DevelopmentStandardized Test KnowledgeStudent Portfolio BuildingFinancial Aid KnowledgeExtracurricular PlanningAthletic RecruitmentResearch SkillsCurriculum ReviewTechnology Proficiency

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationOrganizationPatiencePassion for EducationVersatility

Tools & Technologies

NavianceScoirCommon AppCoalition AppApply Texas

Industry Keywords

Selective College AdmissionsHigh School CounselingPrivate/Boarding School ExperienceAP and IB ProgramsStudent Success TrackingSTEM CompetitionsCollege Application PlaybooksExtracurricular ActivitiesTransfer ApplicationsEducational Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Counsel students and families through the college admissions process
Provide a boutique, focused, and personalized client experience
Help students craft their personal stories and showcase unique qualities
Create application playbooks covering every step of the process
Develop plans focused on admissions goals and compelling applications
Review curriculums, internship options, extracurricular activities, and ED, REA, EA, and RD strategies
Create individualized plans covering course selection, academic interests, extracurricular activities, and summer programs
Conduct ongoing research on school profiles, course catalogs, and academic programs
Guide families and mentor students through the entire admissions process
Help students build life skills, self-esteem, and confidence through positive reinforcement
Collaborate with and contribute to a college admissions team focused on reinventing education

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of five years working as an admissions officer/reader at a selective college, with related experience as a high school counselor, independent counselor, or college counseling professional
Thorough understanding of high school curriculum, AP, IB, ACT, SAT, and other standardized tests
Experience working with students in grades 7–12, transfer applications, and private/boarding school applicants
Proven track record of student success across varied academic programs, including pre-med and engineering
Successful methods for differentiating student applications and building strong portfolios
Experience with athletic recruitment and other specialized endeavors
Excellent writing skills and understanding of the current admissions landscape
Expertise in public, private, charter, and boarding school environments
Expert knowledge of Naviance, Scoir, and other college admissions software
Expertise with Common App, Coalition App, Apply Texas, and school-specific applications
Thorough knowledge of the college process, school types, resources, and environments
Proven track record placing students in selective colleges, prestigious high school internships, and extracurricular activities
In-depth knowledge of financial aid, scholarships, and other aid
Familiarity with high school academic and social demands and competitive college admissions
Knowledge of programs and contests such as DECA, Science/Math Olympiads, AMC math competitions, Science Fairs, and STEM competitions
Strong communication, organization, and writing skills
Proficient with technology
Patient, passionate, versatile, and dedicated to helping students excel
Strong desire to grow in a fast-paced startup environment with high autonomy
U.S. Citizen or National, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Industry leading compensation
Performance based bonuses
Contractual/supplemental income opportunity
Flexible work schedule
Tremendous growth opportunities