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College Admissions Essay Editor

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Tue, Aug 25, 2026
This job expires in: 21 days

Job Summary

Seeking a passionate College Admissions Essay Editor, the seasonal remote position will focus on helping students craft compelling narratives for their college applications by reviewing and providing feedback on 25+ essays daily, recording personalized video critiques, and facilitating live coaching sessions.

Key responsibilities:
  • Develop narrative strategies by identifying structural gaps and clich s in student essays
  • Create personalized video feedback for each essay, explaining edits with empathy and authority
  • Manage a high-volume queue of essays, ensuring quick yet quality decisions on submission readiness
Required qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in English, Writing, Communications, Education, or Humanities
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in admissions editing, familiar with UC PIQs and Common App essays
  • Strong storytelling expertise with a deep understanding of narrative arcs and voice
  • Comfortable recording multiple short videos daily and engaging with students on camera
  • Ability to edit efficiently, maintaining quality under high-volume conditions

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