Amanda Yoder

Director of Counseling

Amanda serves as the director of our counseling team, bringing over 15 years of industry experience and 12 years in high school counseling to lead and support the entire department. She uses her expertise to mentor counselors, drive strong student outcomes, and strengthen services across the team.

  • Experience: 15 years in college counseling
  • High School Counseling: 12 years
  • Selective Acceptances: Yale • United States Military Academy • Princeton • Dartmouth • Washington University in St. Louis • Boston University
  • Credentials: Virginia Licensed School Counselor (PK–12) • NACAC Member • Points For Patriots Mentor
  • Special Expertise: Counseling Team Leadership & Development • College Admissions Strategy & Oversight • Student Outcomes & Program Effectiveness • Ivy League and Elite Admissions • Military Families • Financial Aid Guidance

Clients' Testimonials about Amanda

Hiring Hello College to help us navigate the complex college search and application process (which is very different from when we as parents did it) was the smartest thing we did! Knowing that our daughter’s counselor, Amanda Yoder, was making sure all the right things were getting done at the right times allowed us to really focus on just supporting our daughter (versus nagging her!) through the process. Amanda provided a lot of great advice and exposed our daughter to opportunities she wouldn’t have otherwise been aware of. Hello College has so many great resources, and a tried-and-true process for leading families through the college application maze, which gave us much peace of mind throughout. We would highly recommend Hello College (and Amanda!) to other families – it’s truly a worthwhile investment.

Jennifer Malkovich

Parent of Kaya

Milton High School

Amanda Yoder has truly made the daunting and hectic process that is college admissions much smoother than I ever thought it could be. From our first meeting together, she has ensured I not only stayed on track, but was ahead of schedule, which made the past year of my life less stressful. From the start, I voiced my desire to try to make this whole process the least stressful it can be, and looking back I can say Amanda has helped me do just that. I’ve always felt incredibly supported by her, not only because she is always available to answer any and all questions, but because she truly cares about my future and my goals. I would have been so lost without her, and I’m certain the admissions process would have been much bumpier had she (and the entire Hello College process) not been there for me. Thank you so much Amanda!!

Kaya Malkovich

Student

Milton High School

Wonderful counseling and guidence. Amanda kept Colleen stay organized and on time. The essay coach was also incredible.

Jennifer Buhrfiend

Parent of Colleen

York Community High School

University of Notre Dame

From our very first consultation, Hello College made us feel at home with their approach and their ability to help us! I would highly recommend them to anyone that is applying to a service academy or any other highly competitive institution. They build an entire profile specifically for you, so that you don’t miss any deadlines. They also spend time really getting to know you, so they can help you represent yourself genuinely. Because of them our son received appointments to both of the service academies he applied to. He is about to live his dream! Thank you Hello College! And special thanks to the two people who walked the entire process out with us: Counselor Amanda Yoder and Essay Coach Brooke Kent! Thank you for all of your diligence and care and for celebrating with us when we got the news!!

Catherine Rumfelt

Parent of Dirk

Fairfield High School

United States Naval Academy

I have had Gina T. and Amanda Y. as my counselors throughout my college application process and they have been immensely helpful. From the beginning, both Amanda and Gina have been nothing short of understanding and supportive towards me and guiding me through the extensive application process. Specifically, Amanda has been incredibly flexible and responsive when it came to any questions and concerns I had- she was always able to answer questions in a way that worked for me, as well as working with me rather than against me to build the best application that correlates to who I am as a college applicant. She kept me on a schedule that I was able to follow- as well as giving me access to the notes and spreadsheets we had created together so that I was able to reference anything we talked about at anytime. Gina has been incredibly supportive in my essay comprehension journey as writing the essays is one of the most stressful parts of the application process. She worked with me to create outlines and develop ideas that strengthened who I was as an applicant. She was very responsive and dedicated when it came to my essays. All of her feedback and comments felt personal and positive as she really cares about how you build an essay that reflects you and your best abilities. Hello College has been a great experience and I highly recommend this program when looking to enhance your college application.

Lizzie Donovan

Student

Shorecrest High School

San Diego State University

Amanda has been a HUGE help to us as our son has been navigating the college application process. She’s guided him through summer internships and programs, came up with a nice list of schools to apply to based on his interests and campus ideals, and walked him through the common app at every step. We’d highly recommend working with Hello College and Amanda.

Susan Lorenc

Parent of Ben

Downers Grove North High School

University of Michigan

Profile

Amanda Yoder is the Director of Counseling at HelloCollege, bringing over 15 years of experience in college admissions, including 12 years as a high school counselor, along with a Master’s in Education with a counseling concentration. In her role, Amanda leads the counseling team by upholding service standards, providing strategic admissions oversight, and ensuring a highly personalized and hands-on experience for every HelloCollege family.

Amanda brings a unique perspective shaped by her military background, including firsthand experience supporting students navigating the GI Bill. She has helped a wide range of students, including those applying to highly selective and Ivy League institutions.

Amanda prioritizes getting to know each student as an individual, a philosophy that shapes the standards she sets across the counseling team. This leads to a personalized, high-touch experience and strong outcomes, from admissions results to financial aid success.

At HelloCollege, Amanda’s dedication shines through. She’s always available to answer questions, provide guidance, and make sure counselors feel supported in their work. Her caring nature and expertise foster a collaborative environment, and her leadership helps the entire team operate at its highest level.

More about Amanda

Location

Chesapeake, Virginia

Area of Expertise

  • Counseling Team Leadership
  • Cross-Team Collaboration
  • Students Lacking Motivation
  • Selective and Highly Selective Admissions
  • Texas Colleges and Universities
  • Northeast Colleges and Universities
  • Midwest Colleges and Universities
  • Transfer Students
  • Major Exploration or Undecided Major

Amanda's Education and Certifications

  • Bachelor's of Science in Education in Human Services from Old Dominion University
  • Master's in Education with a Counseling concentration from Old Dominion University
  • NACAC Member
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (VA)
  • Graduate Certificate in Military Family Studies
  • Graduate Certificate in Administration and Supervision
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