College Admissions Consultant Needed to Guide High School Student Through Application Process

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We are seeking an experienced college admissions consultant to evaluate our son’s academic and extracurricular profile and guide us through the U.S. college application process. We need someone who can quickly assess his current standing, identify gaps, and provide a clear, actionable plan to improve his admissions chances. Scope of work: * Review academics, test scores, extracurriculars, and achievements * Recommend target, reach, and safety schools * Explain requirements, deadlines, and application strategy * Build a step-by-step admissions timeline * Suggest ways to strengthen profile (academics + extracurriculars) * Guide essay topics, personal statements, and supplements * Review essays and provide feedback (student must retain own voice) * Help organize applications, recommendations, and activity lists * Provide ongoing guidance to student and parents We are looking for someone with direct U.S. college admissions experience, ideally with competitive school placements. Please include: 1. Relevant admissions consulting experience 2. Types of students and colleges you’ve worked with 3. Your approach to evaluating a student initially 4. What your service includes 5. Availability and pricing We want to start with an initial consultation and assessment, followed by ongoing support if it’s a good fit.

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Member since Dec 15, 2025
  • USA
    Alpharetta11:55 AM
  • $3.8K total spent
    4 hires, 3 active
  • 47 hours

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