Common questions

How do I connect with my admissions counselor?

How do I connect with my admissions counselor?

Other options for connecting with your admissions counselor include emailing, calling over the phone or Zoom, and texting. If you have questions or would like more information about a college, many schools encourage you to reach out to your admissions counselor directly.

How do you become a college admissions counselor?

How to become an admissions counselor

  1. Earn a bachelor’s degree. Most admissions counselor positions require candidates who have bachelor’s degrees.
  2. Perform an internship. While you obtain your bachelor’s degree, look for relevant internship opportunities.
  3. Seek employment.
  4. Join professional organizations.

Do admissions counselors make decisions?

Each admissions counselor is under pressure to make a certain number of application decisions each day. With fewer admissions staff to “read” applications, less reading actually gets done in the process of making a decision.

How do you become a college advisor?

How to Become a College Counselor

  1. Complete a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral, social science field, or another field.
  2. Earn a master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or social work.
  3. Complete graduate and postgraduate internship experience for licensure requirements.
  4. Pass any required exams and apply for licensure.

How much does a Harvard admissions counselor make?

Harvard University Salary FAQs The average salary for an Admissions Officer is $45,371 per year in United States, which is 22% lower than the average Harvard University salary of $58,335 per year for this job.

How do I get a job in admissions?

Reach out to an admissions office and explain your interest in learning more about the profession. Ask if you can attend a college night with a counselor, or sit in on an afternoon’s worth of admissions interviews. You might even ask if you can sit in on an admissions committee meeting.

How do I start a career in college admissions?

What makes a great college admissions counselor?

A good admissions counselor focuses on students first, addressing their concerns and challenges throughout the admissions process. From engaging with high school students to helping students pursue postgraduate programs, you need to have effective communication skills and maintain a helpful attitude.