College Admissions Counsellor

**About Us**

At Teen Theory, we’re building the **world’s first** results-driven AfterSchool for 7th to 12th grade students.

We run skill development academies, which are expert-led, outcome-focussed 1:1 mentorship programs to teach skills like AI, research, entrepreneurship, robotics, etc. to high school students and help them build world-class projects related to these skills.

We also help high school students get into top colleges around the world with scholarships. Our students have gotten into Dartmouth, Imperial, NYU, Columbia, NUS, UCL, UIUC etc. with over $20 million in financial aid and scholarships.

In the past, our students have:

- made 6-figures in revenue
- won the three largest entrepreneurship competitions in India from 100,000+ participants
- won $10,000+ in funding for their projects
- pitched to Shark Tank judges and VCs
- won awards by the Ministry of Education
- been featured in 10+ national newspapers
- got into Ivy League colleges with 100% scholarships

Our team comprises Diana Award winners, seasoned entrepreneurs with 3x exits, Ivy League counselors, Harvard researchers, PhD scholars, and folks who’ve previously worked at top firms like Bain, McKinsey, and JP Morgan.

**Responsibilities**

**1. Extracurricular Profile Strategy**
- Direct personalized extracurricular strategy plans to enhance students’ profiles for top colleges in the US, UK, Canada, and Asia.
- Create and manage quarterly planners that ensure execution of the extracurricular strategy plan.
- Communicate with the skill development academy mentors for students’ extracurricular strategy execution.
- Research and curate high-quality extracurricular opportunities, such as summer programs, volunteering opportunities, research projects, etc., and assist students in securing internships and leadership roles at and outside of school.

**2. Counselling**
- Conduct one-on-one counselling sessions to support students in discovering their passions, strengths, and long-term goals.
- Support students in navigating challenges and maintaining motivation throughout the admissions process.

**3. College Application Essay Writing**
- Help students in brainstorming, drafting, and refining personal statements and supplemental essays that reflect their unique life experiences as compelling stories.
- Provide detailed feedback on narrative structure, language, and tone to meet the standards of highly selective colleges.

**4. Analytical Essay Writing**
- Support students in developing strong analytical essay writing skills, mirroring the level of rigor expected in Ivy League or master’s-level coursework.
- Provide guidance on structuring persuasive arguments, incorporating evidence, and engaging critically with texts or research in analytical essays.

**5. Client Communication**
- Manage sensitive conversations with discretion, empathy, and clarity
- Provide timely updates and transparent feedback with parents
- Collaborate with internal team members to ensure consistent messaging and exceptional service across all student interactions.
- Foster a reassuring and empowering environment, addressing concerns with calm authority and clear solutions.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any field
- Demonstrated expertise in analytical writing, at a level typical for Ivy League or master’s-level coursework (e.g., crafting persuasive arguments, synthesizing complex ideas, engaging critically with literature or scholarship) **[most important]**:

- Qualities we look for:proactiveness, enthusiastic, great at spotting students’ potential, attention to detail, empathy, sense of self
- Nice-to-have: Prior research experience
- Nice-to-have: Demonstrated history of participating in national/international competitions
- Nice-to-have: Prior experience handling high-stakes clients or stakeholders.

**Working Model**
- Role Type: Full-time
- Hybrid (4 days work-from-office and 2 days work-from-home)
- Location: Bengaluru

**To Apply**
- Résumé
- 2 analytical essay samples of at least 2000 words
- Answer these two questions:

- What’s the best way to foster motivation in a student who is not typically motivated?
- Why do you want to work with us?

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Paid sick time
- Paid time off

Supplemental Pay:

- Commission pay
- Yearly bonus

Application Question(s):

- Why are you interested in working with us?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bengaluru, Karnataka

Application Deadline: 03/06/2025