US University Application Essay Mentor

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Want to revolutionize the future of education and do meaningful work that transforms future generations’ lives?

EdTech company Crimson Education was founded in 2013 with the idea that through personalized education, we can transform students into the world leaders of tomorrow. Since then, we have rapidly grown a mission-driven team that is dedicated to building the education system for the 22nd century. Our network includes 2,400 tutors and consultants worldwide who work with over 20,000 students.

Our tech platform connects tutors and mentors to high school students aiming to achieve admission and scholarships to top universities in the US, Canada, UK, EU, and beyond.

As a US University Application Essay Mentor, you’ll be working with students in an hourly-based compensation role to A) support them in writing their US university application essays, including the Common App Essay, Coalition Essay, and/or all accompanying supplemental and scholarship essays as needed; and B) to prepare them for college interviews if/when these opportunities arise.

We have an exercise you will complete that closely mirrors how the former will work.

Your responsibilities within this role will include:

1) Brainstorming and editing the student’s personal statements for all applications (to the Common App, to the University of California system, etc.)

2) Brainstorming and editing all written work/supplementary essays that accompany the larger applications enumerated above to ensure that they have completed all components of the college application to the universities assigned to you for each student

3) Preparing students for interviews

What We're Looking For:

You are a graduate of a top 30 undergraduate or graduate program in the U.S., a professional educator, or a professional writer. Proficiency in multiple languages and teaching experience, especially with students who have significant ESL (English as a second language) and/or special education needs, is a plus.

You are an Excellent Communicator:

This job requires the capacity to communicate with students and Crimson employees with clarity, professionalism, and kindness. You will be expected to be responsive to all communications within 24 hours, including on weekends, and you will be compensated for these additional hours.