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MP College Consulting: College Counselor Specializing in BS/MD Admissions
Headquarters: United States
URL: https://moonprep.com
Role Overview
- Role: College Admissions Counselor
- Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour
- Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
- Job Type: Part-time
- Location: Fully Remote
About the Role
MP College Counseling is a leader in the college counseling industry—particularly in the niche field of direct medical programs—and plays a vital role in guiding students through high school and the college admissions process.
As a College Counselor, you will support students by providing:
- Guidance on strengthening academic profiles and professional experience to showcase the best possible résumé for college admissions.
- Comprehensive counseling to develop balanced college lists and tailor-made admissions strategies.
- Essay support, including brainstorming, editing, and managing submission deadlines.
Training & Role Overview
Direct medical admissions programs are a specialized niche. We provide in-depth training for new counselors during onboarding. As a College Counselor, you will:
- Work independently with students through one-on-one Zoom meetings and offline essay editing.
- Be paired with a Lead Counselor for mentorship and support as needed.
- Take the lead on all assigned student work, including building college lists, advising on applications, guiding essay development, and helping students manage deadlines.
Note: This role requires a strong background in brainstorming and editing, as most applicants apply to 20–30 schools and write 60+ essays.
Key Details
- Schedule: Flexible, remote role; requires availability nights and weekends to match high school student schedules across U.S. time zones.
- Workload:
- 10–25 hours per week, depending on the season.
- Fall/winter (Oct–Jan) is the busiest period, including holiday weeks.
- Spring/early summer tends to be lighter.
- Commitment: A minimum of 10 students is required for all new hires.
- Restrictions: Candidates cannot be employed by direct competitors. All contractors must sign a standard non-compete agreement.
Responsibilities
- Support students in developing 4-year course plans.
- Guide academic profile and résumé building.
- Build balanced college lists.
- Provide essay support for personal statements and supplemental essays.
- Assist with application platforms (Common App, Coalition, UC, CUNY, SUNY).
- Guide students in activity list/résumé preparation.
- Manage application deadlines.
- Provide interview preparation.
- Communicate promptly with students and families via email.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required (advanced degree preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the college admissions industry, working directly with students on all aspects of the college admissions process.
- Direct Medical (BS/MD) experience required. Must be able to confidently guide applicants through the BS/MD and BS/DO application process.
- Strong background in writing, brainstorming, and editing.
- Tech-savvy (Google Docs, Google Drive, Zoom required).
- Flexibility to work nights/weekends and during busy holiday seasons.
- Ability to accommodate 10 hours/week during the quiet part of the year and 25 hours/week during the admissions cycle.
Selection Process
- Candidates must provide proof of education and two professional references.
- Candidates must submit writing samples and complete a practical essay editing assessment before interviews. Writing samples may include before/after essay edits, recommendation letters, blog posts, newsletters, or articles.
- Candidates will complete a core competency interview.