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Navigating high school and applying to college is much different than a generation ago. Selecting the right courses and activities, prepping for standardized tests, choosing the right college and major, writing compelling essays, completing applications and applying for scholarships and financial aid - the process has become competitive, confusing and stressful. HelloCollege is here to help. Our students gain admission to their top schools, earn more scholarships and graduate faster with a job in their major.

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Our Results.

96%.

Receive Scholarships

97%.

Get Into a Top College Choice

Only 14%.

Change Their Major in College

82%.

Graduate in Four Years With a Job in Their Major

About HelloCollege.

HelloCollege is a national college planning company that helps families navigate college selection, admissions and career readiness. We are dedicated to helping students and parents successfully navigate the college admissions process, providing a personalized experience based on your unique needs and goals. Our team of experts has over 200 years of collective college planning experience.

Goodbye stress, HelloCollege!

About a College Planning Consultation.

Designed to help your family identify key issues you should be considering as you begin the college admissions process via zoom video conference.

  • Discuss your child's academic aspirations and how that matches his/her ideal career and lifestyle after college
  • Explore key factors that go into choosing the right college and how to build a balanced college list
  • Begin to develop a college planning timeline
  • Provide financial clarity for parents and discuss steps students can take to reduce college costs and graduation debt
  • Ask questions about college planning and learn how we can help

You can feel at ease that you’ve got an expert right there to answer your pressing questions and help you determine your best path.

Testimonials.

They provided services to me that were essential to my success in searching for a college. They provided organization and guidance, which made the stressful and chaotic college process less daunting. I’m extremely happy with my choice and the path that I am on, and especially thankful for HelloCollege getting me here.
Tess S.Hinsdale South High School, IL
Tess S.
I would not have known what to do or when to complete all of the different aspects of applying to college. The program helped me find seven scholarships, kept me accountable and is a push in the right direction.
Matthew NicholsonNorthwestern University, William Fremd High School Graduate
Matthew Nicholson
Utilizing their services alleviated a lot of stressful conversations with our daughter about deadlines and keeping on task. The skill set she acquired during the process from interviewing skills to professional prep will be key in the years to come...Their program was worth every penny spent!
Nora S.Daughter at University of Illinois
One of the key benefits for both the parents and the student is the structured approach to the entire process from selecting schools to preparing for the standardized tests to writing essays and everything in between. It took the pressure off to just know that there was a plan of attack. The process helped build her confidence as well as she was ultimately making the decisions that will impact her life in the future.
Mary Anton CarterMother of Graduate
This program successfully guided our family through the competitive college application process and provided superb resources at every step to help our son get into Duke University.
Jimmy and Heide ReillyParents of Hinsdale Central High School Graduate
On your own applying to college can be tough. It was beneficial for someone like me who is a procrastinator to get direction on my essays and applications and help me stay organized.
Michael StelletelloWheaton-Warrenville South High School Graduate - Marquette University
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HelloCollege - What We Do

HelloCollege helps you avoid college planning uncertainty and stress by creating a strategic plan matched to your teen's goals and aspirations. Get your child the best guidance to improve their acceptance odds and achieve their college admissions potential.

  • Guidance and support to ensure your child doesn’t miss a step
  • Discover a major & career path that matches your teen's talents and interests
  • Improve standardized test scores with ACT & SAT prep
  • Build a strong college list
  • Earn scholarships to help reduce college debt
  • Prepare a winning college admissions essay
  • Apply to your top colleges with confidence

Meet the Counselors.

Kevin Krebs - Founder of HelloCollege

Kevin Krebs

Founder and Managing Director

Inspired by his parents, Kevin’s journey from a first-gen, diverse, low-income background to Northwestern University shaped him. After experiencing challenges, including student loan debt, he founded HelloCollege and has spent the last 25 years helping students successfully navigate college admissions.

Allison Dahleen

Director of Counseling Services

As an MSA holder, Allison brings a wealth of experience supporting students in higher education. As a respected leader at HelloCollege, she expertly navigates admissions, and academic advising, empowering students to conquer their goals.

Sue Nelson

Financial Specialist

Sue has 25 years of experience in financial services and assists families with the financial aid process and cost saving practices.

Amanda Yoder

Lead College Counselor and Trainer

Amanda is a Lead College Counselor and Trainer with over 10 years of high school counseling experience. She holds a Master's in Education with a counseling concentration and graduate certificates in Military & Family Education and Administration & Supervision (Educational Leadership).

Don Keller

College Counselor

Don is a highly skilled College Admissions Counselor, boasting a 20-year background in student service. Don's expertise includes evaluating applications for UC - Berkeley and the prestigious Questbridge Scholars program, making him well-equipped to guide students toward their educational aspirations.

Raymond Gonzales

College Counselor

Raymond has multiple degrees from Harvard, UPenn, and USC. He has helped students from various backgrounds navigate the path to college

Shariq Ali

College Counselor

Shariq has a B.A. in International & Global Studies (IGS) and Policy Studies from Elon University and an M.S.Ed. in Intercultural Communication from the University of Pennsylvania.

Miracle Husband

College Counselor

Miracle has worked in higher education for the last 13 years. She received her B.A. at UC Berkeley and M.Ed. at the University of Vermont.

Pamela Greene

College Counselor

Pamela utilizes best practices in student counseling, educational planning, and career preparedness to create matches between students and colleges that provide the best academic, cultural, and social fit.

John Gardezi

College Counselor

A native of Southern California, John Gardezi is a passionate educational consultant with extensive experience assisting students navigate the US college admission process. He is a 2009 graduate of Harvard College and a former interviewer for the Harvard College Office of Admissions.

Why Choose Us?

Personalized

A wide range of services ranging from help with test prep to essays to comprehensive college planning. Programs are customized to meet each student's unique needs.

Expertise

Our team of education professionals has over 200 years of dedicated college admissions experience. We have delivered free college planning education to over 15,000 families and personally guided over 1300 students.

Results

HelloCollege students graduate with less debt, earn more financial aid and scholarships, get into top choice colleges and graduate with jobs in their major.

Assurance

Remove the stress and worry that you are missing something in the college planning process. Avoid costly mistakes by working with a team of experts who guide you every step of the way.