Essay Writer - College Admissions

The Essay Writer collaborates with Counsellors and students to craft compelling, authentic, and well-structured application essays, personal statements, and supplementary responses for competitive university admissions. This role combines strong writing skills with the ability to capture a student’s unique voice and experiences while aligning with each university’s expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Counsellors to understand the student’s background, strengths, and target institutions.
• Draft, edit, and refine application essays, personal statements, and supplementary essays for multiple universities.
• Maintain the student’s authentic voice while enhancing clarity, structure, and impact.
• Tailor writing style and content to align with the culture, values, and tone of each target university.
• Suggest storylines, anecdotes, and thematic approaches that highlight the student’s achievements and personality.
• Ensure all writing meets word limits, formatting guidelines, and deadlines.
• Keep updated on changing essay trends, prompts, and expectations for various regions (US, UK, Canada, etc.).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in English, journalism, communications, creative writing, or related fields.
• Proven experience in academic writing, creative writing, or admissions essay editing.
• Exceptional grammar, storytelling, and editing skills.
• Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds and adapt tone/style accordingly.
• Strong time management skills to handle multiple applications simultaneously.