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College Admissions Counselor

Medium demand

Help students navigate the complex college application process and find the right academic fit for their future

$XX,000 – $XXX,000XX% Remote4 levels
Admissions Assistant → Admissions Counselor → Senior Admissions Counselor → Director of Admissions
$XXXk
Max salary (US)
XX%
Remote
4
Career levels

About the profession

College Admissions Counselors evaluate applications, recruit prospective students, and guide families through the enrollment process. They work for universities, private counseling firms, or high schools. The role combines analytical evaluation of applications with relationship building and marketing to attract qualified students. Industry Demand: moderate — approximately 12,000 positions nationally with turnover creating regular openings, growing demand in private counseling sector

Why choose it

✓Help students achieve their educational dreams and find the right college fit
✓Travel opportunities visiting high schools and attending college fairs
✓Dynamic work combining evaluation, counseling, and marketing skills
✓Private counseling can be highly lucrative with wealthy families
✓Meaningful impact on access and equity in higher education

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