Become a Pathways Advisor
Join a mission-driven platform where students seek guidance from peer mentors and professional experts to shape their college and career futures.
About Pathways
Pathways is a next-gen college and career advising platform that lets students choose their own journey. Whether they need peer-to-peer guidance from students who’ve recently “been there and done that,” or expert advice from seasoned counselors and coaches — Pathways brings it all into one powerful ecosystem.
We’re building a blended advising marketplace where clients:
- Get personalized guidance based on their goals
- Book 1:1 sessions on-demand
- Ask questions and tap into your expertise for a modest fee
- Buy advisory credits. Use credits to access multiple types of advisors
- Discover what’s possible — from elite admissions to future-ready careers
Who Can Join as an Advisor?
We’re inviting two types of advisors to apply:
Peer Advisors
You’re a current college student or recent graduate who’s navigated the admissions process successfully — especially to competitive, elite, or specialized programs. You bring recent, relatable experience, school-specific insights, essay tips, extracurricular strategies, major/career planning, and answers to common questions.
Ideal for: Ivy League students, BS/MD admits, full-ride scholars, STEM/arts portfolio admits, international students, or anyone with a standout story.
professional advisors
You’re a college counselor, career coach, essay editor, or admissions expert with years of experience guiding students. You offer strategic admissions planning, essay and application support, niche consulting for athletes, artists, STEM, or pre-health, career coaching, and academic advising.
Ideal for: Independent counselors, former admissions officers, essay coaches, academic planners, or licensed career coaches.
How The Platform Works
Students Tell Us What Help They Need
Clients submit what they’re looking for—college guidance, essay help, summer planning, career mentorship, etc.
We Share Requirements With Best Matches
You view the requirements, offer your availability etc.
They View Available Advisors and Book
They view your profile and book the sessions with you — either a single consult or based on credit packages.
You Get Notified and Paid
You receive the booking notification, communicate with the client, conduct your 1-1 session and get paid upon completion on the sessions. Clients can mark you as a favorite and book you multiple times. They review your services and promote you to others.