Responsibilities for Admissions Counselor 1. Review prospective student applications for college admission 2. Research and verify the accuracy of application information 3. Follow-up with students to verify any application issues, including discrepancies or missing information 4. Contact applicant references to verify information included on resumes, letters of recommendations, and applications 5. Create profiles for each applicant and work collaborative with other counselors to review make final approvals 6. Coordinate applicant approval process with various educational departments as needed 7. Meet with and interview prospective students prior to final application decisions 8. Create and maintain recruitment guidelines and goals to use for future recruitment efforts