College Counselor & Essay Coach
Adam brings 8 years of experience working directly in university admissions and student advising. He has served as an Admissions Advisor, Admissions Committee Reader, Graduate Advisor, and financial aid specialist at the University of Central Florida, giving him an insider’s perspective on how applications are evaluated.
My son worked with Adam Salazar on his college essays and we couldn’t recommend Adam and Hello College enough. My son really enjoyed working with Adam and the final essays turned out fantastic. Adam provided excellent feedback and assist with the essay edits, all in a very timely manner. From getting signed up with Hello College, to working with Adam, the process and experience was wonderful!
Parent
Hersey High School
Working with my essay coach, Adam Salazar, has been absolutely amazing! He has made the college essay writing process stress-free and super streamlined. I definitely recommend him and Hello College to help with college applications!
Student
South Walton High School
Adam has been such a great support for our daughter with essays and keeping her on track with her application deadlines. Adam goes above and beyond. We are so happy he has been part of this very stressful journey. We could not have done it without him.
Parent of Annalise
Glenbard West High School
Adam Salazar brings 8 years of hands-on experience in university admissions, student advising, and essay coaching, grounded in a deep understanding of college admissions. At the University of Central Florida, he served in multiple roles spanning admissions, committee review, graduate advising, and financial aid, giving him comprehensive insight into both application strategy and institutional decision-making.
Adam holds a BA in English Literature and an MA in English–Technical Writing, and his academic background informs his strength in advanced essay development and narrative strategy. He has helped students earn admission to a number of elite and highly selective institutions, including Princeton University, University of Chicago, University of Michigan, UCLAS, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Purdue University.
With an insider’s perspective on admissions and deep experience working directly with students, Adam is skilled at demystifying all parts of the college process, from navigating complex applications to understanding financial aid to helping students stand out in the application process by highlighting their strengths and passions.
When he’s not working with students, Adam enjoys walking his dogs, reading novels, watching movies, and finding creative ways to avoid Orlando’s notorious Disney traffic.
Location
Kissimmee, FL
Area of Expertise
Adam's Education and Certifications
