Join the MP College Counseling Team
MP College Counseling is a leader in the college counseling industry—particularly in the specialized field of direct medical programs—and plays a vital role in guiding students through high school and the college admissions process.
Important: This position requires professional college admissions counseling experience. Candidates must have experience working directly with students through the college admissions process. School guidance counselors, academic counselors, and clinical/mental health counselors without professional college admissions counseling experience do not qualify for this position.
As a College Admissions Counselor with MP College Counseling, you will support students throughout the college admissions process by providing:
• Guidance on strengthening academic profiles, extracurricular involvement, and professional experiences to create a competitive college application.
• Comprehensive counseling to develop balanced college lists and individualized admissions strategies.
• Essay support, including brainstorming, editing, and developing compelling personal statements and supplemental essays.
• Application planning and deadline management throughout the admissions cycle.
• Guidance for students applying to highly selective colleges and direct medical programs.
At MP College Counseling, we take pride in preparing and empowering the next generation of medical professionals. By expertly guiding ambitious students through the complex college and medical admissions landscape, we help them pursue their dreams of a career in medicine.
To achieve this vision, we have built a diverse team of passionate experts who thrive in a culture of ethics, transparency, flexibility, collaboration, and kindness. We believe in going the extra mile for our clients and for each other.
If you are passionate about college admissions, transforming young lives, and making a meaningful impact—and if you enjoy working with a motivated, independent, and supportive team—this may be the perfect role for you.
Training & Role Overview
Direct medical admissions programs are a specialized niche within college admissions counseling. We provide in-depth training on BS/MD and BS/DO programs during onboarding.
As a College Admissions Counselor, you will:
• Work independently with students through one-on-one Zoom meetings and offline essay editing.
• Be paired with a Lead Counselor for mentorship and support as needed.
• Take the lead on assigned student work, including building college lists, developing admissions strategies, advising on applications, guiding essay development, and helping students manage deadlines.
• Work closely with students and families throughout the admissions process.
This role requires a strong professional background in college admissions counseling, brainstorming, writing, and editing, as many students apply to 20–30 schools and may complete 60+ essays and written responses.
Key Details
• Position Type: Part-time, 1099 contractor.
• Schedule: Flexible, fully remote role; requires availability during evenings and weekends to accommodate high school students across U.S. time zones.
• Workload: 10–25 hours per week, depending on the season.
• Fall/Winter (October–January): Busiest period, including holiday weeks.
• Spring/Early Summer: Generally lighter workload.
• Commitment: A minimum of 10 students is required for all new counselors.
• Restrictions: Candidates cannot be employed by direct competitors. All contractors must sign a standard non-compete agreement.
Responsibilities
• Support students in developing four-year academic/course plans.
• Advise students on strengthening their academic profiles and extracurricular résumés.
• Build balanced and strategic college lists based on each student's goals and profile.
• Develop individualized college admissions strategies.
• Provide essay support for personal statements and supplemental essays, including brainstorming, editing, and revision.
• Assist students with application platforms, including Common App, Coalition, UC, CUNY, and SUNY.
• Guide students in preparing activity lists and résumés.
• Track and manage application deadlines.
• Provide college admissions interview preparation.
• Communicate promptly and professionally with students and families via email.
• Guide students through the overall college application process from planning through submission.
• Advise students applying to BS/MD and BS/DO programs and other highly selective direct medical programs.
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional college admissions counseling experience, working directly with students on the college admissions process.
• Demonstrated professional experience advising students on college lists, applications, essays, extracurricular profiles, and admissions strategy.
• Direct Medical (BS/MD and/or BS/DO) admissions experience required. Candidates must be able to confidently guide applicants through the direct medical program application process.
• Strong professional background in writing, brainstorming, editing, and application development.
• Excellent understanding of the U.S. college admissions process.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable using Google Docs, Google Drive, and Zoom.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Lead Counselors and the broader team.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and during busy holiday periods.
• Ability to accommodate approximately 10 hours/week during quieter periods and up to 25 hours/week during the peak admissions cycle.
Candidates Who Do Not Meet the Experience Requirement
This position is specifically for professional college admissions counselors. The following backgrounds do not qualify unless the candidate also has substantial professional college admissions counseling experience:
• School guidance counselors
• High school academic counselors
• Clinical counselors
• Mental health counselors
• Therapists
• Career counselors
• General academic advisors
• Teachers or professors without professional college admissions counseling experience
Selection Process
Candidates must complete the following steps:
• Provide proof of education and two professional references.
• Submit writing samples and complete a Practical Essay Editing Assessment before interviews. Writing samples may include before/after essay edits, recommendation letters, blog posts, newsletters, or articles.
• Complete a core competency interview focused on college admissions counseling experience, student advising, writing/editing, and admissions strategy.
Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on students’ lives and future careers while becoming part of a mission-driven and supportive team.
If you are an experienced college admissions professional who is passionate about helping students achieve their goals—and you are excited to develop expertise in the specialized BS/MD and BS/DO admissions space—we encourage you to apply.
Please note: This is not a general counseling position. Applicants must have professional college admissions counseling experience to be considered.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
• Do you have direct experience counseling students applying to Direct Medical programs?
• Do you have a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the college admissions industry, working directly with students on all aspects of the college admissions process?
Work Location: Remote