Top-Rated College Admissions Consultant on Google and Forbes
HelloCollege is the one-stop, student-centered admissions team delivering big results with personalized, concierge-level attention families deserve.
- 5000+ Students Guided
- 350+ 5-Star Reviews
Class of 2025 Results
Gone are the days when perfect grades and high test scores guaranteed admission to top universities. Given the increasing need to stand out, the students with the best odds of being admitted to their top schools are those who work with experts like HelloCollege.
93%
Accepted to a Top Choice
82%
Accepted to a Reach School
+5/+150
Average Increase in ACT/SAT Scores
96%
Earn Scholarships
(National Average is 37%)
Students & Families Share Their Experience
Our family would highly recommend Raymond Gonzales as a college counselor! He made himself available at all times and on short notice for questions that came up during the process. He was knowledgeable and professional. We could not imagine going through the college process without his guidance.
Ernest De Jesus
Naperville North High School
Asma Wazir, a tutor at HelloCollege – is the single best educational support person (tutor) my family has ever worked with – just incredible. Clark
Clark Wormer
This is our 2nd time working with HelloCollege on our kids’ college application. Teens tend to think they know everything (while they don’t), high school counselors have a lot of students to attend to… so having a professional to guide my high school seniors in their application season is a great help. Shariq Ali is fantastic.
Shiyong Lu
Lyons Township High School
I am incredibly grateful I had hello college throughout my college applications. Truly I wouldn’t have been able to do it without them. They kept me on track in the midst of school work and my social life to make sure I was still applying to my colleges. I recommend hello college to anyone going through college applications!
Alex D.
Newton South High School
We had a great experience with HelloCollege. Amanda Yoder was wonderful to work with and motivating. Her guidance through the application and financial aid process helped keep us on track. The essay seminar and feedback process were immensely valuable.
Carey Barry
Newbury Port High School
We worked with HelloCollege for my daughter. Ms. Amanda Yoder was my daughter’s counselor and she is extremely helpful. She is very patient and resourceful throughout this journey. She is always positive and encouraging my daughter. She helped us through every step and provided feedback and guidance even for the college selection at the end.
Lakshmi Yanamandra
Mason High School
Higher Admission Rates at Top-25 Universities with HelloCollege
Individualized and Flexible Services
Offered in packages of interchangeable hours. Includes access to a proprietary digital platform, 30+ hrs of educational curriculum, and comprehensive resources.
Our college admissions consultants provide a framework to stay organized and maximize chances of getting in.
From AP exam prep to executive functioning, we build strong relationships and personalized strategies.
Our test prep tutors are both masters in test subjects and prepared to help you handle the changes in testing policy.
Our team of over 30 expert essay coaches works one-on-one with students from rough draft to final version.
100% say we helped them stay organized and meet deadlines
99% felt more confident applying to college
99% reported reduced stress
92% would recommend us to a friend or family member
Our Signature College Planning Process
Our proven college consulting process combines strategy, structure, and support through every key stage of the journey.
Define your goals during a free
45-minute consultation.
Choose the customized plan that best fits your goals.
Match with your counselor and follow our step-by-step plan.
Execute your customized plan with ongoing support.
Get into a great college and prepare for success.
College Planning
Identify a major, build a standout factor, create a balanced college list.
Academic Support
Complete tutoring to ace standardized tests and keep those grades on track.
Apps & Essays
Craft a compelling story and strategic plan to stay on track and maximize admissions odds.
Scholarships & Aid
Identify and apply for private and merit-based scholarships.
Decision Support
Evaluate options based on financial, social, and academic fit.
College Counseling Case Studies
College Choice:
The Ambitious Self-Starter
Major: Engineering
Worked with Kim Shipman
From the Counselor: "Bella was aiming higher. She did everything she needed to do in high school—she just needed our help packaging her accolades and pitching herself to the most competitive schools.
College Choice:
The Young Changemaker
Major: BS/MD
Worked with Raymond Gonzales
From the Counselor: "We packaged Aaron as someone who wanted to help the world. He had already helped thousands of students—we had to demonstrate that the right college could help him reach millions.
College Choice:
The Dancer Mathematician
Major: Math
Worked with Don Keller
From the Counselor: "Taryn was open to our advice and genuinely excited about the process. With that great attitude, the biggest impact we made was showing her more options than she ever expected. Sometimes, exposure makes all the difference.
Start Now with a Free College Prep Consultation
Navigating high school and applying to college is much different than a generation ago. Replace the daunting uncertainties of the college admissions process with a clear roadmap to acceptance at your dream school.
- Discuss your student’s goals and aspirations
- Identify the current gaps that need to be addressed
- Avoid the guessing and find out how we can help
Is a HelloCollege Admissions Consultant Right for You?
Do you...
- Find the application process overwhelming and not know where to start?
- Feel unsure how you’ll afford the best schools?
- Worry you don’t fully understand how admissions has changed and how it works?
- Want to avoid feeling stressed by admissions?
- Feel worried you’ll miss a deadline or important detail?
- Feel like your child would listen to a third-party expert more than mom and dad?
What Sets Our College Admissions Consultants Apart
HelloCollege demystifies the college admissions process, empowering families to take back control and adopt an offensive strategy to achieve their goals. We believe in empowerment over anxiety. Honesty and time-savings over wasted effort. Human connection over generic advice.
Customized and Flexible Packages
No two students are the same. Our plans are highly flexible, allowing us to individualize plans to meet each student's goals and unique needs. Focus can be shifted fluidly based on the current needs of the student. For example, if a student is struggling in a class, the counselor can call in a tutor to boost their grade.
Personalized Care and Deep Student Relationships
At HelloCollege, we’re more than college consultants—we’re mentors and trusted guides who build deeply personal connections with students and families. We deliver big results through personalized, concierge-level attention, with a team that’s always accessible, highly caring, and dedicated to making families feel truly seen, heard, and supported.
Comprehensive All-in-One Services
We’re your one-stop resource for college planning. Our packages are offered in flexible hourly bundles that can be used across counseling, tutoring, test prep, essay support, and financial planning AND include access to a comprehensive digital platform, 10 hrs of group sessions, and a wealth of resources covering every aspect of the admissions process.
Return on Your Investment
College planning is a significant investment of time, money, and emotion. We’re committed to delivering excellent return on that investment by saving families money, focusing efforts where they matter most, and providing a strategic, personalized plan that ensures resources are well spent. Our success metrics aren’t just about acceptances, but about fit, well-being, and long-term student success.
Diverse Team Expertise
College planning isn’t one-dimensional and neither are we. Our collaborative team brings deep expertise and diverse backgrounds across admissions, higher education, high school counseling, teaching, and other real-world professions.
Have the Best College Admissions Consultants in Your Corner
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12 full-time college counselors, 30+ in-house essay coaches,
20 in-house tutors - 37 years of college admissions experience
- Former admissions officers at Cal-Berkeley, Northeastern, Tufts, UMass Amherst, UW-Madison, Columbia, University of Chicago, Questbridge, and Fulbright Korea
- 9 PHds, 42 Master's degrees, 6 licensed high school counselors
- Caring & deeply committed to every student
Them
- Part-time contractors or unqualified college students as counselors
- No tutoring and academic support, or unengaged contract tutors
- Outsourced essay contractors
- Lack of team diversity
- Cutthroat “get-in at any cost” mentality that neglects students' well-being
Kevin Krebs
Founder and Managing Director
Allison Dahleen
VP of Client Services
Amanda Yoder
Director of Counseling
Don Keller
College Counselor
Raymond Gonzales
College Counselor
Miracle Husband
College Counselor
Kimberly Shipman
College Counselor
Leslie Riccio
College Counselor
Brigid Johnson
College Counselor
Anson Tong
College Counselor
Adam Salazar
College Counselor & Essay Coach
Claire Kirchoff
College Counselor
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Do You Still Have Questions?
Schedule a consultation with us to get all of your answers; otherwise, here are some of the most asked questions and answers to them.
A college admissions consultant is your guide through the college application process. They offer personalized advice on building a college list, writing essays, applying for financial aid, crafting activities lists, and every other task along the way.
HelloCollege has a wide range of college counseling packages, as well as à la carte options for select services, like essay writing. Our comprehensive packages range from $3000 to $20,000 depending on when you start, the level of support you desire, the selectivity of colleges on your list, and variables like tutoring and test prep support needed. Our average package is around $8000. Schedule a consultation with us today to learn more about our college counseling plans and to get a specific quote that meets your student’s situation.
For a deep dive into every factor affecting the college admissions counselor cost, read our linked blog post.
Whether or not a college counselor is worth it depends on a student’s aspirations and a family’s personal circumstances. But consider the average cost of a four-year college education—$108,584 for in-state public schools, $182,832 for out-of-state public schools, and $234,512 for private schools. Expert college admissions assistance during this crucial time will help you maximize financial aid, unlock scholarship opportunities, graduate in four years, and other key factors that will save you down the line.
For a full breakdown, visit our blog post, Are College Counselors Worth It?
Finding a college admissions consultant involves research. Research a the company’s qualifications and credentials, but also look at student and parent testimonials on Google or other credible sources.
Compatibility is also key. You should feel comfortable with your counselor and assured they understand your goals and needs. Look for consultants who give you the chance to speak with them before enrolling.
High school counselors typically advise hundreds of students a year and tend to offer broad advice. College admissions consultants, on the other hand, work closely with students and consider their strengths, interests, and goals in creating a customized approach to college applications.
Junior year is the time when many families get serious about college planning, but we begin working with many students as early as freshman year or 8th grade, which allows us to tailor the high school experience toward admissions. We firmly believe it’s never too early to start planning for your future.