College Essay Editor (Remote)

• *College Essay Editor — ElevatEd ✍️**

US
• Remote / PST-EST timezone | Part-Time (Seasonal) | $32 – $232+ Per Essay
• 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.).
• * Role Expectations & Seasonal Rhythm**

We are seeking to hire a new class of editors to help 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. We ask editors to be available on for some hours over Indigenous People's weekend, the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, Christmas Eve/Day and New Year's Eve/Day.

• *Who You Are
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• * Compensation**

We offer a tiered pay structure that corresponds with word count and turnaround speed. Rates increase automatically during peak periods.
• Sample pay rate estimates:*
• *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
• * Hours & Requirements
• Workload:**

Minimum 5 hours commitment per week during regular season, with 15 hours commitment per week during busy season (October 10th to November 1st and December 15th to January 5th).
• 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

Apply Officially Here!
• Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
• *Applications will close May 25th.**