Crimson Education
Application Essay Mentor (U.S. Universities)
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Remote - US
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February 5th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Crimson Education is hiring an Application Essay Mentor (U.S. Universities) to guide high school students in crafting authentic and compelling narratives for top university applications. The role involves mentoring students through brainstorming, editing essays, preparing for interviews, and managing multiple applications with strategic storytelling and personalized feedback.
Highlights
- Mentor students on major application essays including Common App, Coalition, and UC Personal Insight Questions
- Provide feedback on supplemental scholarship and external scholarship essays
- Prepare students for admissions interviews when applicable
- Strong command of grammar, syntax, writing, editing, and narrative storytelling
- Experience with what selective admissions committees seek and skill in asking insightful questions
- Manage 10-30 students at a time using tools like Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Gmail
- Preferred candidates are graduates from top U.S. programs or professional educators, admissions experts, or writers with essay mentoring experience
- Experience with ESL students or students with learning differences and multilingual skills are advantageous
- Flexible, fully remote work with opportunities for professional growth and global exposure
- Role belongs to the Service Delivery department focusing on student-facing mentorship
Application Essay Mentor (U.S. Universities) Full Description
Application Essay Mentor (U.S. Universities)
Our Application Essay Mentors change students’ lives by helping them uncover and shape their most personal stories for top universities. If you love writing, reflection, and mentoring, join us!
Apply!
Crimson Education | Remote | Hourly
Shape the stories that open doors to the world’s top universities.
Crimson Education was founded in 2013 with the belief that personalized education can empower students to achieve admission to top universities globally. Today, Crimson operates internationally with a large network of experienced tutors, mentors, and strategists supporting students in their university admissions journeys.
Our mission is simple but ambitious: to build the education system of the future and help students realize their full potential.
The Role
As a U.S. University Application Essay Mentor, you will work closely with high school students as they craft compelling, authentic application narratives for top universities in the U.S. and beyond. This is an hourly independent contractor agreement, student-facing role, focused on deep mentorship, thoughtful feedback, and strategic storytelling.
You will support students through:
- Major application essays (Common App, Coalition, UC Personal Insight Questions,etc.)
- Supplemental and internal merit scholarship essays
- Interview preparation (when applicable)
- External scholarship essays
You will complete a practical exercise during the hiring process that closely reflects the real work of the role.
What You’ll Do
- Guide students through brainstorming, reflection, and narrative development
- Edit and refine personal statements while preserving the student’s authentic voice
- Support students in completing all written components of their applications
- Help students articulate growth, values, and impact in a way that resonates with admissions committees
- Prepare students for admissions interviews when required
- Manage multiple students simultaneously with clarity, organization, and care
Who You Are
You have a strong command of:
- Grammar, syntax, structure, and flow
- You’re an exceptional writer and editor
- Narrative storytelling and reflection
- What selective admissions committees look for and what they don’t
- You know how to ask the right questions to help students uncover insight, beyond basic editing and proofreading.
You’re student-centered and empathetic
You communicate with clarity, professionalism, and warmth. You are sensitive to cultural, personal, and linguistic differences and can support students navigating high-stakes, emotionally charged processes.
You’re organized and reliable
You’re comfortable managing the details of 10–30 students at a time, tracking drafts, deadlines, and feedback. Experience with Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Gmail is essential.
You thrive in dynamic environments
You’re adaptable, proactive, and comfortable with ambiguity. You understand that personalized education requires flexibility, judgment, and collaboration.
Preferred Background
- Graduate of a top U.S. undergraduate or graduate program, or
- Professional educator, admissions professional, or professional writer with experience in helping students with U.S. essays.
- Experience working with ESL students or students with learning differences is a strong plus.
- Multilingual ability is an asset.
Why Join Crimson?
- Flexible, remote work: design your schedule around your life
- Global exposure: work with students from around the world
- Professional growth: internal mobility and development opportunities are actively encouraged
- Continuous learning: training, workshops, fireside chats, and office hours
- A culture centered on constructive feedback, trust, and results-driven impact
- The chance to directly contribute to life-changing outcomes for students every year
Department
Service Delivery
Role
US University Essay Mentor
Locations
Multiple locations
Remote status
Fully Remote
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