College Essay Editor (Remote)

ElevatEd.School; United States; Remote; USD 44,083 - 319,603; Part time

Job summary

A remote academic support company is seeking editors to provide feedback on student essays and letters for college applications. The role involves flexible hours with commitments during peak times and requires strong communication skills, creativity, and a background in college admissions or editorial work. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the U.S. Competitive pay rates vary based on the turnaround time for feedback. Applications close on May 31st.

Qualifications

• Must respond to emails within 24 hours.
• Experience with college admissions and editorial work preferred.
• Understanding of T20 admissions landscape is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide feedback on student essays and letters.
• Manage multiple deadlines effectively in a remote environment.
• Create work schedules and commit to non-traditional hours.

Skills

Responsive Communication

Creative Writing

Time Management

Education

Student at or graduate from an accredited college or university

Job description

To Be Considered: You Must Apply Here: https://forms.gle/LA471sBhqpiAhg2VA

Role Expectations & Seasonal Rhythm

We are seeking to hire a new class of editors to provide world-class feedback on student work (common app essays, supplemental essays, letters of continued interest, etc.) from Aug-Feb for this upcoming college application season. Onboarding and training is expected to begin in April/May.

• Responsive Communication: Requires prompt, thoughtful engagement and responding to emails within 24 hours.
• Holiday Commitment: We do not officially observe holidays, as students are most active during breaks. Editors are asked to be available for some hours over Indigenous People's weekend, the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, Christmas Eve/Day, and New Year's Eve/Day.

• A sharp, compassionate, creative writer and teacher who loves helping others express complex ideas clearly.
• Comfortable juggling multiple deadlines and responding quickly in a digital + remote environment— responds to all emails within 24 hours.
• Able to create your own work schedule and committed to working non-traditional hours on weekends and holidays to help students achieve their college dreams.
• Student at or graduate from an accredited college or university with high academic standing.
• Experience with college essays, grad school, college or private school admissions, teaching/tutoring, or editorial work is a plus.
• Have a firsthand understanding of the competitive landscape of T20 admissions and the level of writing required to succeed within it is a plus.

Pay Structure

Standard Editor Pay Rates by word count (return within 3 business days):

• 150 words: $32 – $40 per essay
• 350 words: $50 – $62 per essay
• 650 words: $77 – $95 per essay

Express Editor Pay Rates by word count (return within 18 hours):

• 150 words: $50 – $61 per essay
• 350 words: $78 – $95 per essay
• 650 words: $120 – $147 per essay

Urgent Editor Pay Rates (by word count, return within 8 hours):

• 150 words: $79 – $97 per essay
• 350 words: $123 – $151 per essay
• 650 words: $189 – $232 per essay

Workload: Minimum 5 hours commitment per week during regular season, 15 hours commitment per week during peak windows.

Peak Windows:

• Early Action: October 10 – November 1, 2026.
• Regular Decision: December 15, 2026 – January 5, 2027.
• Daily Demand: Peak rushes typically require 2-3 hours of work per day.
• Eligibility: Must be 18+ and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Location: Remote

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Applications will close May 31st.

About ElevatEd

Founded by two Yale grads in 2020, ElevatEd provides elite support to help students reach their academic and creative goals. We aren't just an admissions firm; our vision is to build a tech-empowered educational media company that helps people tell stories that move, inspire, and educate.

Our Impact by the Numbers:

• 96% of seniors accepted into one of their top three college choices.
• 918+ offers secured to schools with <20% admission rates.
• 300+ writing awards won by students (Scholastic Gold Keys, John Locke Prizes, etc.).