Quest for Success (QFS)
Location: Bengaluru / Hyderabad
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: 8+ years
About Quest for Success Quest for Success (QFS) is an education and university admissions organization supporting students aspiring to study at leading universities across the United States, United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, Europe and other global destinations.
For over 12 years , we have worked with ambitious students and families across India and internationally.
Our students have received admissions and offers from institutions including UC Berkeley, Cornell, Brown, University of Chicago, NYU, LSE, UCL, Imperial College London, NUS and many others.
As we expand our presence across Bengaluru and Hyderabad , we are looking for an exceptional Senior College Counselor – University Admissions to join our counseling leadership team.
About the Role This is a senior, high-ownership position for an experienced college counseling professional who can independently guide students and families through the complete undergraduate university admissions journey.
This is not simply an application-management role .
The successful candidate will be expected to provide strategic counseling across academic planning, profile development, university selection, application strategy, essays, interviews and final university decisions.
The individual will also contribute to strengthening QFS's overall counseling practice and mentoring other members of the counseling team.
Key Responsibilities Develop personalized undergraduate admissions strategies for students
Counsel students and parents on university and major selection
Build strategic and balanced university shortlists based on academic profile, interests, career goals and admissions competitiveness
Guide students on academic planning, extracurricular development, research, internships, competitions, summer programs and other profile-building opportunities




Advise students on admissions strategy for highly selective universities
Guide and review Common App, UC, UCAS and other international university applications
Provide strategic guidance and feedback on personal statements, supplemental essays, resumes/activity lists and other application materials
Advise students on Early Decision, Early Action and Regular Decision strategies for US universities
Support students preparing for university interviews
Conduct regular counseling meetings with students and parents
Track application timelines, requirements and student progress
Stay current with changes in international university admissions policies and requirements
Collaborate with QFS counselors, mentors, faculty and leadership on student strategy
Mentor and support junior members of the counseling team
Help strengthen counseling processes, quality standards and best practices across QFS
Candidate Profile We are looking for someone with:
8+ years of substantial experience in college counseling, university guidance or international undergraduate admissions
Deep knowledge of US undergraduate admissions , particularly highly selective universities
Strong understanding of the Common Application and University of California application system
Good understanding of UK undergraduate admissions and UCAS
Experience with Oxbridge and other highly selective UK universities would be an advantage
Experience counseling students applying to destinations such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Canada and Europe would be an additional advantage




Strong understanding of academic and extracurricular profile development for high school students
Excellent university research and shortlisting capabilities
Strong understanding of essays, personal statements and application positioning
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to confidently counsel and communicate with both students and parents
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to independently manage multiple student cases and application timelines
A student-centric, ethical and highly professional approach to college counseling
Preferred Background Candidates currently or previously working as any of the following are particularly encouraged to apply:
Head of College Counseling
Senior College Counselor
University Guidance Counselor
College & Career Counselor
University Admissions Counselor
Senior Admissions Consultant
International Education Counselor
Experience working in the college counseling department of a leading international school, IB school, Cambridge school or established university admissions organization would be highly valued.
What We Offer A senior role with significant ownership and responsibility
Prospect to work closely with ambitious students and families
Exposure to applications across leading global universities
Opportunity to contribute to the growth of QFS's counseling practice
Potential to mentor and develop other counselors
Long-term career growth as QFS expands across India
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
Location Bengaluru or Hyderabad
This is a full-time position . Candidates based in either Bengaluru or Hyderabad are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply Please apply through LinkedIn with your updated CV/resume .
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussions with the QFS leadership team.

📌 Senior College Counselor - University Admissions (Bengaluru)
🏢 Quest For Success
📍 Bengaluru