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ConnectPrep

Personalized tutoring, test prep, and advising

College Admissions Counselor

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Full-timeRemote in USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of five years working as an admissions officer or reader at a selective college, including experience as a high school counselor, independent counselor, or college counseling professional in a business setting.
  • A thorough understanding of high school curricula, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and standardized tests including the ACT and SAT.
  • Experience working with students in grades 7–12, transfer applications, and private or boarding school applicants.
  • A proven track record of student success across different academic programs, including specializations, direct medical programs, and engineering.
  • Successful methods for differentiating a student's application and building a strong portfolio.
  • Experience with athletic recruitment and other specialized endeavors.
  • Strong writing skills and an understanding of the current admissions landscape.
  • Expertise in the differences between public, private, charter, and boarding school environments.
  • Expert knowledge of Naviance, Scoir, and other college admissions software.
  • Expertise with application platforms including Common App, Coalition App, Apply Texas, and school-specific applications.
  • Thorough knowledge of the college process, different types of schools, resources, and environments.
  • A proven track record placing students in selective colleges, prestigious high school internships, and other extracurricular activities.
  • In-depth knowledge of financial aid, scholarship options, and other forms of aid.
  • Ability to create individualized plans for high school students covering course selection, exploration of academic interests, extracurricular activities, and summer programs.
  • Familiarity with the academic and social demands of high school culture and the competitive college admissions landscape.
  • Knowledge of academic programs and contests such as DECA, Science and Math Olympiads, AMC math competitions, science fairs, and STEM competitions.
  • A leader with communication, organization, and writing skills to guide families and mentor students through the admissions process.
  • Proficiency in using technology.
  • A strong desire to grow in a fast-paced startup environment with a high degree of autonomy.
  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents, or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.

Responsibilities

  • Review curricula, internship options, key extracurricular activities, and Early Decision, Restrictive Early Action, Early Application, and Regular Decision strategies with students and families.
  • Create a plan for families covering each step of the college application process, with goals aimed at submitting strong applications.
  • Create individualized plans for high school students involving course selection, academic interest exploration, extracurricular activities, and summer programs.
  • Conduct ongoing research on school profiles, course catalogs, and academic programs to provide well-informed responses to individual students' needs.
  • Guide families and mentor students throughout the admissions process.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master of Education degree and a Ph.D. in education.

About the Company

ConnectPrep

Personalized tutoring, test prep, and advising

ConnectPrep provides personalized tutoring, targeted test prep, and college/graduate school advising to students from K-12 to graduate level, supported by award-winning educators. Its tutoring tailors lessons to each student’s learning style and includes an executive coaching program focused on time management and effective study techniques. The product works by closely analyzing standardized exams (ACT, SAT, ISEE, SSAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT), breaking down the content, highlighting essential knowledge, and giving students a clear roadmap to correctly answering questions. This differentiates ConnectPrep from competitors through its combination of customized instruction, a broad range of exam prep expertise, and a collaborative, confidence-building approach. The company’s goal is to make academic excellence clearer, simpler, and more attainable, helping students succeed in higher education and beyond through personalized support and practical life skills.

Company size
1-10
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2015

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