Your Student Deserves
Every Advantage
Custom, personalized college admissions coaching
proven to boost acceptance rates, reduce stress, and earn scholarships.
About HelloCollege’s Services
A personalized experience that adapts to you
Access the support you need fully customized to your goals and timeline, including college counseling, test prep, tutoring, essay coaching, and financial guidance.
Dedicated one-on-one guidance from start to finish
Connect by video, phone, email, or text with your college counselor, your personal quarterback, supported by a team of expert specialists guiding your every step toward success.
Powered by our proprietary applicant platform
Research colleges, track applications, build your standout factor, explore majors, manage essays, and stay organized throughout every stage of the admissions process.
What’s Included in Every Plan
- Flexible & Customizable Hours
- 1-1 College Counseling
- 1-1 Essay Coaching
- Essay Management Platform
- 1-1 ACT and SAT Test Prep
- 1-1 Academic Tutoring
- 1-1 Financial Aid and Scholarship Support
- Expert Support Team
- Proprietary Applicant Portal
- 10+ Hours of Group Workshops
- Extensive Resource Library
- Ongoing Support Until Decision Day
HelloCollege Plans
Our plans are tailored to each family’s goals, ensuring every student receives the right level of personalized support. All plans include comprehensive guidance, an in-house support team, our proprietary applicant platform, and the collective expertise of our experienced professionals who collaborate daily to stay ahead of admissions trends.
Essential Plans
20, 30, or 40 HOURS
BEST FOR
Seniors
Transfer students
Gap year students
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Dedicated college counselor for application fundamentals
- 1-1 Essay coaching including personal statement and core supplementals
- Financial aid and scholarship review
- 30+ hours of interactive workshops, proprietary applicant portal, essay platform, and online test prep
- Expert support team
MOST POPULAR
Advanced Plans
50, 60, or 80 HOURS
BEST FOR
Juniors
Undeclassmen
Highly selective candidates
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Everything in Essential Plans PLUS
- Increased meeting frequency
- Detailed application reviews
- Targeted supplemental essay support
- Major and career guidance
- Standout factor, extracurricular, & summer program planning assistance
- 1-1 Test prep & academic tutoring
- Scholarship & financial aid guidance
Premier Plans
100, 150, or 200 HOURS
BEST FOR
Ivy+ or BSMD candidates
Significant IEP/504 support
International students
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Everything in Essential & Advanced Plans PLUS
- Maximum meeting frequency
- Extensive support with passion project and standout factor
- Intensive supplemental essay support
- Enhanced application support and reviews
- Comprehensive interview training
- In-depth ACT/SAT tutoring
- Multi-subject academic tutoring
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Executive functioning coaching
HelloCollege Pricing
As you explore college admissions support, it’s important to understand how offerings and pricing typically varies across the industry. In general, consulting services fall into two categories: independent education consultants (IEC’s) and full-service firms. HelloCollege is a full-service firm and delivers concierge-level college planning at exceptional value.
- Flexible plans that are adjust to your needs.
- Full-time dedicated counselors backed by a team of experts you can access anytime.
- In-house tutors and essay coaches.
- Scholarship support, financial aid guidance, appeals & negotiation support.
- Proven to boost acceptance rates while lowering stress and building confidence.
- $180–$300 per hour rate with flexible payment options.
Other Comprehensive Consultants
- Pre-set out-of-the-box plans.
- Counselors may be part-time so it's important to ask. Often structured where you have limited time with the "real" experts.
- Contract tutors and essay coaches.
- Limited scholarship and financial aid support.
- Results are only focused on getting into elite schools at all costs.
- $300–$600, with some up to $1000 per hour. Often charge extra for multiple add-on services.
Independent Consultants (IEC's)
- Limited plan options or flexibility.
- Single counselor.
- No tutors or specialized essay coaches.
- Limited scholarship and financial aid support.
- Limited tangible results beyond "years of experience" and the number of students they have worked with.
- $200–$250 per hour on average.
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Other Comprehensive Consultants |
Independent Consultants (IEC's) |
|---|---|---|
| Flexible plans that are adjust to your needs. | Pre-set out-of-the-box plans. | Limited plan options or flexibility. |
| Full-time dedicated counselors backed by a team of experts you can access anytime. | Counselors may be part-time so it's important to ask. Often structured where you have limited time with the "real" experts. | Single counselor. |
| In-house tutors and essay coaches. | Contract tutors and essay coaches. | No tutors or specialized essay coaches. |
| Scholarship support, financial aid guidance, appeals & negotiation support. | Limited scholarship and financial aid support. | Limited scholarship and financial aid support. |
| Proven to boost acceptance rates while lowering stress and building confidence. | Results are only focused on getting into elite schools at all costs. | Limited tangible results beyond "years of experience" and the number of students they have worked with. |
| $180–$300 per hour rate with flexible payment options. | $300–$600, with some up to $1000 per hour. Often charge extra for multiple add-on services. | $200–$250 per hour on average. |
The Smartest Investment You’ll Make in Your Child's Future
Every year, you invest thousands in travel sports teams, home improvement, and vacations. These are investments in your family’s future — in your children’s safety and comfort, in their physical fitness, and in memories to last a lifetime.
Shouldn’t you prioritize investment in your child’s college decision?
The college they choose will affect the next 50 years of their lives, so an investment now will pay dividends for decades. Most families that invest in college admissions planning see a net return in financial aid alone, but the peace of mind that college planning provides is priceless.
- Up to 10x admissions boost
- 93% get into top-3 choice
- 30K tuition savings
- 96% earn scholarships
HelloCollege Families Share Their Experiences
HelloCollege is more than just college admissions help. We're a roadmap to success.
You're a dedicated parent, deeply invested in your child's future. You understand the importance of a quality education, but the road to college is complex and uncertain. You've scoured countless websites and consulted your school's guidance counselor, but the resources often fall short of addressing your unique concerns.
Without expert help, your child may miss out on their best-fit colleges, scholarships, and career opportunities. The stress and confusion of an unstructured college application process can lead to choices that impact their future for years to come. The sooner you get started, the better results we can help your child achieve.
At HelloCollege, we help students at every stage of the college application process, from selecting courses at the beginning of freshman year, right up to analyzing offer letters and financial aid packages in the days before graduation. Our approach goes beyond basic advising: we offer personalized guidance tailored to your child's individual strengths, goals, and aspirations.
Schedule a 45-min Consultation with our Experts
You will meet with an expert Admissions Advisor to uncover your student's unique goals, needs, and aspirations.
Here's what we'll cover together:
- A clear recommendation on which HelloCollege program best aligns with your family's needs
- The best-fit colleges, majors, and application pathways
- How to strengthen your child's academic and extracurricular profile
- Guidance on testing, essays, and building a compelling narrative
Please note: a parent or guardian is required if the student is under 18.