College Counseling Case Studies
The Dancer Mathematician
Taryn M.
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."
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The Young Changemaker
Aaron G.
Major: Biomedical Engineering
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."
Accepted to:
The Ambitious Self-Starter
Isabella R.
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."
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The Determined Nurse-in-Training
Ellie R.
Major: Nursing
Worked with Kim Shipman
From the Counselor: "Ellie knew from an early age she wanted to be a nurse, and it was a true team-effort to get her to her dream program."
Accepted to:
The Aspiring Engineer
Jake S.
Major: Engineering
Worked with Allison Dahleen
From the Counselor: "Jake was already a strong student when he came to HelloCollege, but together we found ways to strengthen his leadership, extracurriculars, and interest in his major to help him stand out to top colleges."
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More Student Success Stories
The Merit Scholar
Pre-Med Student Targeting Merit Aid
Major: Biology / Pre-Med
Accepted to:
The Business Builder
Marketing Major with Hands-On Business Impact
Major: Marketing
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The Determined Aviator
Aspiring Pilot Overcoming Academic Challenges
Major: Aviation
Accepted to:
The First-Gen Trailblazer
First-Generation Student Leader
Major: Business
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The Future Dentist
Pre-Dental Student with Clinical Experience
Major: Biology / Pre-Dentistry
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The Community Champion
Community-Focused Student with a Late Start
Major: Business
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The Full-Ride Scholar
Top Student With a Full-Ride Scholarship
Major: Business / Finance
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The Creative Entrepreneur
Creative Entrepreneur Accepted to a Top-5 University
Major: Business
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The Physician Advocate
Future Physician with a Passion for Advocacy
Major: Biology / Pre-Med
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The Political Visionary
Politically Engaged Pre-Law Student
Major: History / Pre-Law
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