Test Prep Tutor & Essay Specialist

About College Flight Path

College Flight Path® helps students and families navigate the journey from 8th grade through college and career launch with confidence. We build the tools, resources, and personalized guidance that make the path forward clear — helping students understand their options, plan ahead, and take the next right step. We hold ourselves to the same standard we ask of our students: keep learning, keep refining, and keep raising the bar. After every testing cycle and application season, we look closely at what worked, what did not, and how to serve the next family better. As a member of our team, you will work directly with the students and families we serve and help bring that mission to life every day.

Role Description

College Flight Path is hiring a full-time, remote Test Prep Tutor & Essay Specialist to help students reach their goals on standardized tests and in their college applications. This role centers on SAT, ACT, and PSAT preparation and college essay review.

The right person for this role is never finished learning. Test formats change, scoring and admissions policies shift, and every student teaches us something new about how people learn. We are looking for someone who treats that as the best part of the work: someone who studies their own results, asks for feedback, sharpens their methods every season, and brings what they learn back to the team.

You will report to Senior College Counselor Stacy Soricelli and work closely with Stacy and CEO Lynne Fuller. As part of a small, mission-driven team, you will have a direct impact on student outcomes and help shape how College Flight Path delivers test prep and essay support.

Key Responsibilities

Test Prep (primary focus)

• Deliver virtual one-on-one tutoring for the SAT, ACT, and PSAT across all sections, including Reading, Writing, English, Math, and Science.
• Administer diagnostic and practice tests, interpret results, and build personalized study plans for each student.
• Track student progress and adjust instruction based on practice test performance and score goals.
• Advise students and families on test selection, timing, and test-optional strategy.
• Develop and maintain test prep materials aligned with the current digital SAT (Bluebook) and ACT formats, and update them as the tests and testing policies change.
• Review score outcomes at the end of each testing cycle to identify what is working, what is not, and how to refine instruction for the next cycle.
  
  

Essay Review

• Review and provide feedback on personal statements, supplemental essays, and scholarship essays.
• Coach students through brainstorming, drafting, and revision while preserving each student’s authentic voice and unique story.
• Stay current on Common App prompts, supplemental essay requirements, and scholarship essay expectations each application cycle.
  
  

Application Support

• Provide surge support to the counseling team during peak application season, including application review, deadline management, merit scholarship applications, and portal management.
• Support students and families with questions about the admissions process.
  
  

Programs & Resources

• Help build, test, and improve College Flight Path test prep and essay offerings, including curriculum, practice materials, workshops, and webinars.
• Bring forward ideas for new resources and improvements to existing ones, based on what you see working in sessions.
  
  

Team & Operations

• Communicate regularly with families about student progress and next steps.
• Maintain accurate student records and session notes in the student’s dedicated Google Drive, Custom College Plan, HubSpot, and Monday.com.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and program events.
• Seek feedback from students, families, and colleagues, act on it, and share what you learn so the whole team improves.
• Pursue ongoing professional development in test prep, essay coaching, and college admissions.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be based in Delaware, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania — this is a firm eligibility requirement; candidates residing elsewhere will not be considered.
• Undergraduate degree in Counseling, Education, or a related field. Master’s preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in admissions, test prep, education, or counseling; SAT, ACT, or PSAT tutoring experience strongly preferred. Knowledge of college application processes is expected, and experience in college counseling, leadership, classroom counseling, independent consulting, or admissions office work is highly valued.
• Personal SAT score of 1450 or higher, or ACT composite of 32 or higher (roughly the top 5% of test takers). Candidates may be asked to complete a practice section during the interview process.
• Experience guiding high school students, with an understanding that college success is multifaceted — encompassing identity, fit, goals, resilience, and community.
• Familiarity with student financial aid policies and resources.
• Familiarity with tools like College Board, ACT Student, AP Classroom, Common App, Naviance, Scoir, or similar platforms.
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Deep command of SAT, ACT, and PSAT content, question types, and test-taking strategy, including the digital SAT and the current ACT format.
• Ability to explain complex concepts clearly and adapt instruction to different learning styles and skill levels.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with an ear for helping students tell their own stories.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking — able to interpret student profiles and practice test results, identify strengths, and tailor plans that maximize outcomes.
• A commitment to continuous improvement: curious, coachable, and eager to refine your own practice through feedback, reflection, and new training.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to connect with students and families.
• Ability to work collaboratively with educational professionals as part of a small, remote team.
• Organized, reliable, and able to manage a full schedule of students and deadlines.
• Familiarity with (or willingness to learn) Google Workspace, HubSpot, Monday.com, and Zoom.
• Comfortable using AI tools such as Claude and Perplexity to support research, planning, and material development.
• Strong Interest Inventory certification is a plus.
  
  

Compensation & Logistics

• Full-time salaried position — $80,000 to $100,000 per year, depending on experience.
• Benefits include paid time off, a retirement account with employer match, and professional development support for ongoing training and growth.
• Remote position. You will need a private, quiet workspace for student sessions, a personal computer, and a reliable internet connection. College Flight Path provides a document camera.
• Student sessions take place primarily after school, so this role requires regular evening and some weekend hours. Workload is heaviest during the fall application season and in the weeks before major test dates.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Statement

College Flight Path is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, and we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and fit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.