# College Admissions Coach (Remote, CA based).

**Company:** [TPAPT](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/aRUrFW2rJgNMW2ZwEhAMpj.md)
**Location:** Remote
**Workplace:** remote
**Employment type:** Contract

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## Description

[The Association of Test Preparation, Admissions, and Private Tutoring](https://tpapt.mykajabi.com/survey) (TPAPT) is seeking experienced college admissions coaches to assist students in grades 9-12 with college applications and essays.

Position: College Admissions Coaching

Classification: W2

Hours: 4-10 / week

Meeting duration: 60 minutes

Location: Remote

From the Chapter:

We’re looking for experienced former admissions officers, current IECs, or high school college counselors to work with families in need guidance on the college admissions journey.

Day-to-day activities might include the following:

**· Monthly, bimonthly, or weekly meetings with students and parents to create and review college admissions strategy**

**· Develop a balanced college list based on students’ goals, backgrounds, and interests**

**· Provide college essay support and feedback**

**· Plan application submission timeline and strategy (ED 1, ED 2, EA, Reg. Decision, etc.)**

**· Curate students’ activities resume**

**· Plan for and request letters of recommendation**

**· Provide admissions interview coaching**

**· Plan for campus visits and tours**

**· Manage academic, standardized test, and extracurricular plans for students**

**· Coach students through independent projects**

**· Update meeting notes after each session**

**· Review and compare admissions offers with students and families**

**· Maintain open and regular lines of communication with students and parents to ensure that clients feel supported**

## Requirements

-   Earned Bachelor's
-   4-10 hours/ week of availability
-   At least two years of experience as one of the following:

-   Associate Dean/ Director of Admissions from a US four year degree granting college or university
-   College Prep Guidance Counselor
-   Independent Educational Consultant (individuals only, no firms)
-   Expert knowledge of the college admissions criteria at competitive schools, little ivies, and hidden gems.

-   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

-   $85-$95/hr commensurate
-   Flexible schedule
-   Reliable demand