Independent college admissions counselor with 7 years of experience, including 3 as an admissions officer at a selective university. Guides 30 students a year through applications; 82% admitted to a top-3 choice. Brings an insider's view of holistic review, essay coaching and realistic college list building.
Experience
Founder and College Admissions Counselor, Clearview College Consulting (Chicago, IL)
Aug 2022 – Present
Advise 30 students a year from 9th grade through decision day on course planning, activities and applications
Coach 200+ application essays a year; 82% of students admitted to at least one top-3 choice
Build balanced college lists using Naviance, CDS data and campus visits to 40+ colleges
Deliver free financial aid and FAFSA workshops for 3 community organizations
Assistant Director of Admissions, Lakemont College (Evanston, IL)
Jul 2019 – Jul 2022
Read 2,000 applications a cycle in holistic, committee-based review
Managed recruitment in the Pacific Northwest, increasing applications 19%
Senior Interviewer, Carleton College Admissions (Northfield, MN)
Sep 2016 – Jun 2017
Conducted 120 evaluative interviews with prospective students
Education
Master of Science in Higher Education Administration and Policy, Northwestern University (Sep 2017 – Jun 2019)
Bachelor of Arts in History, Carleton College (Sep 2013 – Jun 2017)
Skills
Advising: college list building, essay coaching, interview prep, financial aid and merit aid
Admissions: holistic review, Common App, Coalition App, early decision strategy
Tools: Naviance, Cialfo, Google Workspace
How to write a College Admissions Counselor resume
A strong College Admissions Counselor resume shows learner outcomes, the curriculum you built, and how you supported students and colleagues. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
Sections, in order
Summary
Certifications
Experience
Education
Skills
Length: One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Summary: Write two or three lines: your role, your strongest skills, and one result that proves them.
Skills to feature
Curriculum design
Classroom management
Differentiated instruction
Assessment and data use
Learning management systems
Student engagement
Parent communication
Special education support
Educational technology
Mentoring
Example bullet points
Raised the share of students meeting grade-level reading standards from 54% to 71% in one year
Designed a project-based science curriculum adopted by all 6 sections of grade 8
Mentored 4 first-year teachers, all of whom were rated effective at their annual review
Tips from recruiters
List teaching licences and endorsements with their state and expiry year.
State grade levels, subjects and class sizes for each position.
Academic and research roles can use a longer CV; school roles usually prefer one or two pages.
Recommended templates
Academic (ATS-friendly): Scholarly CV with small-caps headings and rules
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Ivy (ATS-friendly): Harvard-style Times layout with centered headings
College Admissions Counselor resume FAQ
What should a College Admissions Counselor resume include?
A College Admissions Counselor resume should show learner outcomes, the curriculum you built, and how you supported students and colleagues. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Certifications, Experience, Education and Skills. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
What is the best resume template for a College Admissions Counselor?
Academic, Classic and Ivy work well for College Admissions Counselor roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a College Admissions Counselor resume be?
One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Which skills should a College Admissions Counselor put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for College Admissions Counselor roles are Curriculum design, Classroom management, Differentiated instruction, Assessment and data use, Learning management systems and Student engagement.
How do I write strong College Admissions Counselor resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as test score growth, pass rates and attendance. For example: "Raised the share of students meeting grade-level reading standards from 54% to 71% in one year."