Freelance / Part-Time Writer & Essayist (Remote)

SOL Education Consulting – Freelance / Part-Time Writer & Essayist (Remote)(University students welcome to apply. Higher education experience preferred.)Company DescriptionSOL Education Consulting helps students navigate the college admissions process through personalized guidance, essay editing, and strategic feedback. We support students from middle school through high school, with a heavy focus on writing competitions, research projects, and U.S. college applications. Our firm is results-driven—our priority is helping students gain admission to highly selective universities and achieve recognition in national/international competitions.Role DescriptionThis is a remote freelance writer position.We are looking for someone who can actively take ownership of a student’s written work. This may include:Developing ideas with studentsHeavily editing or restructuring weak draftsModeling writing through sample paragraphs or full drafts when necessaryEnsuring that the final submission is polished, competitive, and aligned with top-tier standardsKey ResponsibilitiesCraft compelling written pieces for college applications, writing competitions, and research-based assignmentsProvide detailed edits, rewrites, and structural improvementsMentor students through idea development and narrative directionCollaborate closely with our consulting team to align writing with each student’s academic and admissions strategyComplete revisions within deadline windows, especially during high-volume periodsSpecial Priority Areas (Applicants with experience in the following are highly preferred):1. Business Competition WritingExperience with:Business case writingEntrepreneurship competitionsPitch deck writing or business-related research(Preferred for students applying to Business, Finance, Entrepreneurship majors.)2. Writing CompetitionsAbility to guide or directly contribute to:Creative writing (short stories, flash fiction)PoetryAcademic essaysCommentary or opinion pieces(Preferred for students applying to Humanities, English, Sociology, etc.)3. Research PapersExperience in:Structuring high-school level research papersLight academic research supportEditing literature reviews, analytical essays, or argumentative papersQualificationsStrong writing, editing, and proofreading skillsAbility to produce polished, publication-quality writing under deadlinesExperience with writing instruction, competition coaching, or academic editing is a plusHigher education (college/university admissions, academic advising, or teaching) experience preferredUniversity students (undergraduate or graduate) are welcome to applySelf-motivated, responsive, and comfortable taking ownership of deliverablesStrong communication and collaboration skillsBachelor’s degree or currently enrolled in oneAbility to handle sensitive information with discretionCompensationStarting rate: $50/hourProject-based: typically $150–$400 per project, depending on complexityAdditional compensation may be discussed based on experience and volume of workAdditional NotesApplicants with experience in the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:Business Competition CoachingExperience in business, economics, consulting, or entrepreneurshipAble to help students structure pitch decks, financial logic, and competition strategyWriting Competitions (All Majors Welcome)Creative writingPoetryPersonal narrativeLiterary or academic essaysResearch Paper CoachingFamiliarity with academic research structureAbility to guide literature review, methodology, argumentation, citationsPlease contact steph@solconsulting-edu (General Manager) if you need additional information.

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