Also called: Essay Coach
Helps students improve their writing, from school essays to college applications.
Meets a high school senior over video to brainstorm a college essay, then gives line-by-line feedback on the draft.
Varies; private college-essay coaches earn more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in English or a humanities field.
Ways in: 4-year college, Self-taught. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: English, Education.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years). BLS tutors 2024-34 (approx).
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI tutors give instant essay feedback for free; families still pay for trusted human coaches on high-stakes essays.
Classes: AP English Language, AP Literature, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-3041.
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