Private Academic Tutoring Services Integrated Into Your College Planning

At HelloCollege, academic tutoring is more than subject support—it's part of a comprehensive college planning strategy. Our expert tutors work alongside counselors, essay coaches, and test prep specialists to help students strengthen academic performance, improve grades, prepare for important exams, and build executive functioning skills. Whether a student needs help in a specific course, support developing stronger study habits, or targeted academic intervention, our private academic tutoring services are designed to help them succeed in high school and become more competitive college applicants.

"HelloCollege tutoring has been an incredible asset in my children’s college-bound journey. As each child has different strengths and weaknesses, I was amazed in how our tutor adjusted his approach to match each of their needs and targeted goals. I cannot say enough about this organization and the benefits that it has provided for my family."
Tim K.
Parent

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We provide big results with a highly personalized touch.

Our academic tutors genuinely care about your child and are invested in their success.

Personalized Mentorship

To truly understand and meet each student's needs, we first build a strong rapport before developing a personalized tutoring strategy. Our support extends beyond academics, to executive functioning life skills like time management and organization.

Individualized Curriculum

Concentrate on areas that need improvement, ensuring efficient use of time. We focus on your student's needs, tailoring our efforts to their specific class, teacher, school, and district.

Flexible
Scheduling

Choose the time and length of your student's academic tutoring sessions, providing them with flexibility within their busy schedule. With our convenient online portal, scheduling is easy. Book anytime!

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Private Academic Tutoring for All Students

At HelloCollege, we provide personalized academic tutoring designed to meet the needs of each individual student. Our experienced private tutors offer expertise in a wide range of subjects, focusing on helping students boost low grades and assisting high-achieving learners tackle particularly challenging classes. Whether your child needs help mastering a specific subject, building long-lasting study skills, or preparing for a big exam, we create strategic and effective learning plans for all academic goals.

We help you with Academic Rescue as a part of our Academic tutoring services

Academic Rescue

Is your student struggling to pass a class? We provide the focused tutoring necessary to overcome challenges and turn their grades around fast.

Grade Booster

Is your normally excellent student struggling in a specific class and failing to achieve their usual A-grade performance? Our academic tutors target key curriculum areas to help your student get back to earning top grades.

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Comprehensive Tutoring Support

We believe academic tutoring should be integral to a student's academic journey. Our tutors are more than just teachers: they are mentors, helping your child achieve their potential in the classroom — and beyond.

ACT and SAT Test Prep

Whether your exam is right around the corner or you're planning ahead for a test out on the horizon, we provide targeted assistance to prepare students for the SAT and ACT, reducing stress and increasing scores.

Whether it is ACT test prep or it's SAT test prep, HelloCollege will help you.
Our AP Tutoring is one of the most in-demand service, schedule a consultation with us to learn more

AP Tutoring

AP test coming up? We provide targeted assistance to help students score well on the Advanced Placement (AP) exams with experienced, U.S.-based tutors.

Executive Functioning Tutoring

Does your student maintain satisfactory grades but struggle with executive functioning skills like organization and task prioritization? Our executive functioning tutors help students develop lifelong skills such as focus, problem-solving, and concentration.

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3 Steps to Academic Achievement

Match with an Academic Tutor

Through personalized consultation, we learn your student’s strengths, shortcomings, and learning preferences. This enables us to pair your student with an expert academic tutor from our experienced team who will perfectly match their needs.

Regular Meetings

Through consistent sessions, focused attention, and personalized care, we foster academic partnerships, creating a supportive environment that helps students master complex academic material.

Targeted Results

Our program gets results. Regular sessions lead to improved grades, enhanced study skills, and heightened confidence. And our students' success doesn't end with tangible academic achievements: our tutors' holistic mentorship means students develop skills that extend beyond the classroom.

"They were always willing to answer my questions, and they gave me so many resources to help along the way. I appreciated how often they checked in with me and I knew they really cared."
Maggie M.
Student

Flexible Academic Tutoring Options
to Best Suit Your Needs

Our U.S.-based academic tutors excel in building strong connections with high school students, making learning both effective and enjoyable. Tutoring is included in every HelloCollege package — flexible hours, used wherever your student needs them most.

Private Academic Tutoring

No matter your circumstances, our academic tutors excel in building strong connections with students, inspiring love for learning, and achieving results. Our tutoring services provide:
All HelloCollege support is delivered in flexible hourly packages. Our plans cover college counseling, tutoring, test prep, essay coaching, and financial aid — hours used wherever your student needs them most.

Meet our Private Academic Tutors

Ian Simon

Director of Tutoring

Ian has dedicated his life to helping others achieve their full potential and learn about the world around them. After graduating from UIUC with a BS in Electrical Engineering, he owned and operated a private tutoring business, where his team specialized in individualized curriculum development and helping students achieve their academic goals.

Paul Bowden

Lead Academic Tutor, Test Prep Tutor

Paul is an experienced educator with a background in math and science, critical thinking, ELL education, standardized test prep, international education, and individualized learning. Paul holds bachelor’s degrees in biology and science education and a master’s degree in teaching and learning.

Rees Horton

Academic Tutor, Test Prep Tutor

Rees is a mathematician, software engineer, and lawyer with degrees from Duke University and the University of Georgia. He loves sharing his enthusiasm for all things learning to connect people’s education to their interests.

Asma Wazir

Academic Tutor, Test Prep Tutor

Asma is currently a dental student at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she also earned her bachelor’s degree in Biology. She has extensive experience tutoring students in grades K–12 across all subjects and has helped many prepare for standardized tests such as the ACT, SAT, and PSAT.

Tyler Pohlman

Academic Tutor, Test Prep Tutor

Tyler Pohlman is currently attending University of Colorado Boulder where he is double majoring in Physics and German. While attending University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, he was an undergraduate research assistant at the Center for Plasma-Material Interactions. He has a passion for math and teaching and has a year of tutoring experience under Ian Simon.

Daniel Smith

Academic Tutor, Test Prep Tutor


Daniel is a mathematical biologist. He holds a PhD in evolutionary biology from the University of Chicago, during which he studied tropical forests. Daniel loves teaching and simplifying concepts for students at all levels.

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Amulya Addepalli

Academic Tutor, Test Prep Tutor

Amulya is a sophomore at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as a biology major in the BS/MD program with acceptance into Albany Medical College. She has not only tutored students across a wide range of ages and subjects but has also built meaningful connections with each of them.

Shelley Farmer

Academic Tutor and Test Prep Tutor


Shelley has an M.S. in mathematics with a concentration in statistics, as well as 27 years of teaching and tutoring experience. Her passion is helping students achieve those dreams which seem impossible to them.

Jose Francisco

Academic Tutor and Test Prep Tutor

Jose moved to America from the Philippines at the age of 2. Through his love of piano, salsa dancing, speaking, and writing, he found his way to Stanford University, where he studied computer science. From giving college tours to tutoring students of various ages, Jose now loves sharing knowledge to learners of all backgrounds.

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Darryl Sheppard

Academic Tutor, Test Prep Tutor

Darryl has over 17 years of experience as a teacher of wide-ranging math content, teaching students from the middle school level all the way up through college. He has a B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Houston, in addition to a B.A. in Economics and M.S. in Accounting from the University of Virginia.

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Brian Berger

Academic Tutor and Essay Coach

Brian has a B.A. in International Studies along with a minor in French from Miami University and an M.Ed. with a focus on Social Studies and Global Education from the Ohio State University. He has taught, mentored, traveled with and coached students in a wide variety of settings including high school and outdoor education for over twenty years.

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Lauren Fogg

Academic Tutor and Test Prep Tutor

Lauren has always had a passion for education. Lauren has a PhD in Engineering with a concentration in Engineering Education. She has conducted research across many topics and is currently teaching Engineering subjects at the college level.

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Muhammed Alsafi

Academic Tutor and Test Prep Tutor

Automotive engineer and weekend mechanic with a passion for solving complex problems through mathematical precision. When not fine-tuning engines, I am exploring the art of exceptional coffee and various cuisines.

Divya Maheshwari

Academic and Test Prep Tutor

Divya Maheshwari is a civil engineer who is currently working towards her MS in Sustainable Infrastructure. She is known for her passion for all things sustainability, and her adventurous mindset. She loves spending time with children of all ages, and is excited to work at a place where she can help students reach their goals.

Lily Decatorsmith

Academic and Test Prep Tutor

Lily studies at Chicago-Kent College of Law where she is a J.D. candidate. She has been tutoring a variety of subjects for the past 7 years and has helped many students through both school and the college application process.

Stone Xia

Test Prep and Academic Tutor

Stone holds an MS in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Texas at Dallas and brings 3 years of private tutoring experience in high school STEM subjects. He draws on his passion for science, history, and philosophy to make complex concepts relatable by using real-world examples, and hopes to make education a fun and inspirational process for all of his students.

Elena Rollins

Academic and Test Prep Tutor

Elena is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering at the University of Florida. She enjoys making math and science approachable, fostering engaging learning environments, and helping students build confidence with learning.

Gabriel Newsham

Academic Tutor

Gabriel has years of experience as a pianist and language coach for classical singers, in addition to teaching French and English in Spain. A graduate of Vanderbilt University, he loves finding unexpected connections between languages.

Reviews by Students & Families about Our Private Academic Tutoring Services

As a parent, I really appreciate Asma Wazir at hello college for the guidance provided to my daughter in doing better at ACTs and also clarifying doubts in her regular subjects. Asma is excellent at what she does and my daughter always tells me how well she explains 🙂 I’m glad we got connected to Asma!

Swati Jain

Parent of Nandini

Verona Area High School

My daughter has loved working with Asma. She has helped her tremendously and has such a natural way of teaching and reaching the student where they are. Highly recommend her and HelloCollege!

Jaclyn Ruza

Parent

Hinsdale Central High School

As a Junior in high school who has a lot on their plate, I am having an excellent experience with HelloCollege and their tutors. Asma Wazir is incredibly knowledgeable and patient, she is able to breakdown complex topics into easy-to-understand concepts that help me gain comprehension of things that I struggle with. Her teaching style is engaging and she has really helped me gain confidence in my learning abilities. I highly recommend HelloCollege to anyone look for academic support.

Gabriela Anna Kawa

Student

Hinsdale Central High School

HelloCollege has been immensely helpful in navigating college apps and prep. My tutor, Asma, was particularly helpful in preparing for the SAT and ACT. She was very patient and helped me get the score I wanted on the SAT.

Nyah von Fischer

Student

Oak Park and River Forest High School

My SAT prep with Asma at HelloCollege tremendously helped me. She was patient, took her time, and knew so many tips about the test that I had not previously known, even after taking 2 previous SATS. She helped increase my reading section score by 80 points in only a month, and she’s given me more confidence in my test-taking skills!

Selma Larbi

Student

Neuqua Valley High School

Yale University

I had a really great experience with my ACT coach, Asma Wazir, from Hello College. Her guidance was extremely helpful and helped me gain a better understanding of how I could apply different strategies that would improve my score on the ACT. Overall, Hello College, specifically Asma, has been extremely helpful throughout my high school journey and I would definitely recommend them!

Nandini Hansuka

Student

Verona Area High School

University of Minnesota

HelloCollege Comprehensive Services

We are here to cater all of your college admissions needs.

Admissions Counseling

Everything starts with a dedicated college counselor who "quarterbacks" your college admissions process.

Test Prep

The SAT and ACT are key factors in college admissions, and they’ve both recently undergone changes. Our test prep tutors are prepared to help students navigate these changes and master all subjects.

Essay Coaching

Essays are the most time-intensive part of the college admissions process. Our Essay Coaches are here to help strategize and streamline the process, allowing students to focus on writing compelling, memorable stories.

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The Ultimate 10-Step College Admissions Strategy

Join HelloCollege for a step-by-step guide to navigating the college admissions process. Learn how to map milestones, build a balanced college list, and craft standout essays, all while keeping your family aligned and on track. Discover proven strategies to stay organized, meet key deadlines, and position your family for college admission success.

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What Elite Colleges Want And How to Stand Out

Every student has something that makes them uniquely themselves — the passions, experiences, and activities that light them up. In this workshop, HelloCollege helps students discover and develop their Standout Factor: figuring out who you are, what you love to do, and using that to build an application that's memorable, compelling, and truly yours.

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College Prep Timeline for Rising Seniors

Get a clear plan for the transition from junior to senior year, including key milestones, application steps, and what to prioritize first.

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Tue, July 7th, 2026

Common Application Tips To Stand Out

Know what to do before applications open. This session with HelloCollege and NSHSS breaks down the Common App and the key steps you should take now to stay ahead.

Do You Still Have Questions?

Schedule a consultation with us to get all of your answers, otherwise here are some most asked questions and answers to them.

Are academic tutors worth it?

Yes. Qualified academic tutors can be worth it for students in all grades, at all levels. They offer targeted support to help students grasp challenging material, improve grades, and build foundational skills that will last well beyond high school. Additionally, great academic tutors will offer guidance and mentorship to alleviate stress and build confidence.

How much does academic tutoring cost?

The price of academic tutoring varies based on individual need and the number of hours required to meet your goals. For more information about pricing, contact us today for a free quote.

Can HelloCollege help with test-taking and studying skills?

Absolutely! In addition to subject tutoring, our team can advise on study habits, time management, and test-taking techniques to improve your performance. We also offer tutoring in executive functioning, which teaches students how to navigate daily life challenges.

How do I know if I need an academic tutor?

If you’re struggling in a particular class, feeling overwhelmed by homework and assignments, preparing for standardized tests, needing motivation, or just wanting to improve in certain areas, an academic tutor can be a worthwhile investment.

How do I choose the right academic tutor?

Start by assessing your needs, then look at reviews and client testimonials for tutors who specialize in that subject. Don’t hesitate to ask for credentials and qualifications. Finally, consider the teaching and communication style that works best for your student, then look for tutors who are willing to adapt their approach to suit each individual.

What makes HelloCollege academic tutors different?

While our tutors are experts in their subjects, what truly sets us apart is our commitment to student mentorship. Our tutors prioritize strong relationships with students and offer guidance that extends beyond the classroom. A holistic approach builds long-lasting skills and fosters long term growth,