Ivy League Admissions Consultant

About CollegePass CollegePass is a premium, Ivy League–focused admissions advisory firm working with ambitious students across India and Indian-origin families globally.

We specialise in helping high-performing students secure admission to the world’s most selective universities — including Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, MIT, UChicago, Columbia, UPenn, Brown, Cornell, Dartmouth, Duke, and other top-20 institutions.

Our approach goes beyond application support. We mentor students from Grade 9 through Grade 12, helping them build depth, direction, and distinction — academically, intellectually, and personally. We are building a team of sharp, globally aware advisors who understand elite admissions at a strategic level.

Role Overview As an Ivy League Admissions Consultant at CollegePass, you will work 1:1 with high-achieving students and their families to design and execute a long-term admissions strategy. This is not a form-filling role. You will function as a strategic mentor — shaping student positioning, intellectual direction, and narrative clarity from early high school through final submission.

Key Responsibilities 1. Long-Term Profile Strategy (Grades 9–12) Guide students on: Academic planning, subject selection, and academic rigour (CBSE, ICSE, IB, IGCSE, A-Levels) Designing meaningful extracurricular depth Leadership positioning and initiative-building Research, competitions, summer programmes, and intellectual exploration Spike development and long-term narrative coherence

2. Application Strategy & Execution (Grades 11–12) Lead students through the full US application cycle: Strategic college list building (reach/target/safety, EA/ED/RD optimisation) Major positioning and academic alignment Common App, UC, and institutional portal management Personal Statement brainstorming, structuring, and advanced-level editing Supplemental essays and narrative differentiation across schools Activities list refinement and résumé positioning Additional information sections and strategic disclosures Interview preparation and mock interviews Pre-read review of applications before submission

3. Parent & Student Relationship Management Conduct structured Zoom/phone consultations during working hours Maintain high-quality written communication via email and WhatsApp Track milestones, tasks, and deadlines using internal CRM systems Manage expectations with clarity and professionalism Our families are ambitious and outcome-oriented — communication must reflect both empathy and authority.

4. Admissions Intelligence & Market Awareness Stay updated on: SAT/ACT changes and the test-optional landscape AP/IB/A-Level evaluation trends Major-specific admissions expectations (STEM, Business, Humanities, etc.) Shifts in Ivy League and top-20 international intake trends Financial aid policies and need-aware/need-blind nuances

Required Qualifications You must meet at least one of the following: Graduate of an Ivy League or similarly selective US institution (Stanford, MIT, UChicago, Duke, etc.), OR Minimum 2+ years of proven experience guiding students from India to top-50 US universities, with verifiable outcomes. Additionally: Exceptional written and spoken English Strong essay editing ability (developmental and structural editing, not just line edits) Deep familiarity with Indian school boards and US application platforms Ability to manage multiple high-stakes students simultaneously High emotional intelligence and professionalism

Preferred Experience

Personal experience applying to US universities as an Indian/international applicant Prior work as a counsellor, educator, or admissions consultant Exposure to UK (UCAS), Canada, or European admissions (advantageous but not mandatory)

Work Expectations

Fully remote with stable internet and professional setup Availability from 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM IST (Tuesday–Saturday)

Compensation

Competitive fixed compensation aligned with experience Opportunity for long-term growth within a high-performing admissions team