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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