what families are saying

Reviews & Testimonials

I am so grateful for all the help Raymond Gonzales gave my daughter during the college process. He really took the time to understand my daughter and guide her in the right direction. Thanks to Raymond, I feel much more confident about the whole process and my daughter has gotten into great schools. I highly recommend Raymond Gonzales to anyone looking for a caring, supportive counselor!

Zofia Gwozdz

Parent of Maya

Maine South High School

Saint Louis University

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

Dr. Raymond Gonzales is by far the best thing I have done as a parent for my daughter Taylor Young. We are so grateful Raymond was paired with Taylor. He was a guiding light for my daughter, creating the way for her to push past limitations, STARTING a Psychology Club, taking classes from Harvard over the summer, she thrived and achieved SO MUCH under his care. Taylor is going to Dayton, almost completely paid for as well;) Raymond thank YOU for making my life as a mom easier!!

Sara Goggin Young

Parent of Taylor

Lyons Township High School

University of Dayton

My counselor Raymond Gonzales really made sure I always knew exactly what I had to be doing at any given time and always went above and beyond to help in any way he could. I could tell he really understood what students need and how to work with them as well as what colleges need from them with all the best ways to succeed. I truly believe getting to work with him was one of the luckiest things to happen to me in the entire college process.

Peter Foster

Student

Wheaton Warrenville South High School

Indiana University Bloomington

We are very grateful to Mrs. Shipman and HelloCollege for guiding our son through the college process. For parents, the peace of mind knowing that your child is being guided by a professional with a wealth of experience is priceless. After each session, Mrs. Shipman would kindly give a recap of what was discussed, and what he needed to do next, giving us a good sense of where he was in the process. For our son, having Mrs. Shipman as a guiding light helping him navigate the complex process was invaluable in keeping him on track. Thank you Mrs. Shipman for being there for Shotaro throughout the process! T&K

Reviews by Tomo

Parent of Shotaro

Rye Neck High School

Johns Hopkins University

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

Asma has been a fantastic tutor throughout the last couple of months! She has helped me learn things in a new way and apply them. I am doing so much better academically thanks to Asmas help

Sophia Kostich

Student

Asma Wazir, a tutor at HelloCollege – is the single best educational support person (tutor) my family has ever worked with – just incredible. Clark

Clark Wormer

Parent

Hello College has been an incredible support system throughout my college application journey.
At the end of junior year, I remember feeling lost and unsure about how I would start my applications in the fall. Thankfully, I was introduced to Hello College and had the privilege of working with amazing staff members like Mr. Krebs, my counselor, Mrs. Shipman, and my essay coach, Ms. Green. From the very beginning, the program welcomed me warmly and gave me a sense of relief and confidence as I navigated the college process. I especially feel lucky to have had Kim Shipman as my college coach. She was a tremendous help when it came to making decisions about schools, emailing admissions offices, and keeping me on track. Kim is kind, understanding, and thoughtful, and I always enjoyed our conversations about life, school, and sports during our meetings. Her positive and insightful feedback helped me gain confidence in myself and my abilities. Having a college counselor was a game-changer, especially when I felt confused or needed advice. Thanks to Hello College, I was accepted into 9 out of the 11 schools I applied to, and I’m thrilled to say that I’ve committed to Boston University! I would 100% recommend this program to anyone who feels behind or unsure about how to approach the college application process. I’m incredibly grateful for the guidance and support I received from Hello College, and I hope others can experience the same sense of accomplishment that I did.

Grace Twum

Student

Westhill High School

Boston University

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

Allison is the BEST! She guided me in the process of applying to colleges and lead me to success. She helped me stay organized, made sure I was on time for all my deadlines, and had an amazing plan to help me get into the schools that I wanted to! Now I am planning to attend my dream school UNC Chapel Hill! I would not have been able to do it without her!

Cc R.

Student

Eugene Ashley High School

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Hello college helped me so much with making sure I stayed in track during the college application process. With the multiple one on one meetings with counselers and personal essay helpers I never once felt stressed. I recommend Allison Dahleen, she was the biggest help and guided me into getting into now my future school, Notre Dame!

Julia Arulandu

Student

Batavia High School

University of Notre Dame

Emily Cavero

Student

Hinsdale Central High School

University of Michigan

Carson Kotecki

Student

Hinsdale South High School

Cornell University

Anna Gritzenbach

Student

Downers Grove North High School

Butler University

Zahra Anderson

Student

Lyons Township High School

Miami University

Orla Ryan

Student

Lyons Township High School

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Jana Smoley

Parent of Nick and Jake

Notre Dame Prep

Texas A&M

Pratyush Chakraborty

Student

Northview High School

University of Pennsylvania

Ryan Schroller

Student

Tomball High School

University of Oklahoma

My daughter worked with Brooke and Joelle for admissions and essay coaching. They both went above and beyond to help her in a tight timeline and were incredibly strategic in how to approach the process. Both provided very knowledgeable advice and helped her navigate the complexities across the various colleges and essays. She’s still receiving letters from colleges, but she’s been accepted at 7 so far. As a parent, we are so grateful for them and their guidance.

Liz Martin

Parent of Harlow

Da B. Wells-Barnett High School

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

Hello College really got my daughter to college! She was questioning and grades were not great in the beginning, but she used the tutoring program, ACT prep, the essay writing portion, and finally the application process, and now she is going to the college of her choice! I have so much gratitude and appreciation for this program and a very special place for Kevin and Alison and everyone else that has worked so hard to help her!

Vidya Bommi

Parent of Amita

Naperville Central High School

Arizona State University

The college application process can be super stressful and frustrating. If you need someone to help you out throughout the whole process and keep you motivated, then HelloCollege is the best out there. Working with my counselor was very enjoyable, and their support staff was always available whenever I had any questions or needed extra help. I also want to give a big shout out to my essay coach, who helped me tell my stories. I had a lot of essays I had to write, with his help I was not only able to get them done on time, but I also think he helped me become a better writer. If you need help getting through your college applications I would highly recommend HelloCollege!

Ben Anderson

Student

Lyons Township High School

DePauw University

The services and my college counselor Miracle Husband were extremely helpful throughout the entire college application process. They held webinars with a ton of information, proofread my essays, and gave me a detailed to-do list to keep myself in check.

Milo Sáenz Palencia

Student

Wheaton North High School

University of Michigan

I am so happy that my parents signed me up for this program. The people who work are highly talented and supper helpful. My essay counselor, Willow, did a fantastic job helping me write my Common App and making it the best it could be. I am beyond grateful for Willow and the other counselors and people who helped me with this experience. I couldn’t recommend Hello College more!

Ella Grumbles

Student

Naperville Central High School

Iowa State University of Science and Technology

As a current senior, graduating 2025, I have several important tasks this fall including clubs, work, and school projects. With so much to do and more, Ms. Shipman has been a saving grace applying to colleges. She has provided me with everything I would need to know to navigate this process as I was completely blind having parents who went to school in a different country. So far after applying I have received acceptances and college portal information as well as scholarships which Ms. Shipman has helped me sort through and set up. For anyone wanting guidance and hands on assistance with the college application process, I would recommend Ms. Shipman a hundred times over.

Vivaan Pradhan

Student

Eagle Ridge Academy

Indiana University

We have been very fortunate to work with Miracle Husband at Hello College. Today’s college selection and application process can be pretty daunting. Miracle made an immediate connection with our daughter. Miracle’s positivity and deep expertise made the entire process smooth and successful for our entire family. Even Hello College’s founder, Kevin Krebs, was personally involved as well. This was very helpful and honestly, a bit unexpected. We are grateful for all of Hello College’s great resources, group calls and tips. But most of all, for the personal interactions with Miracle and Kevin, who crafted a unique path for our daughter to pursue her college dreams. We recommend them without reservation. Look no further.

Jim Walsh

Parent of Anna

Marist High School

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

Shariq Ali is very knowledgeable and professional. He is also vey experienced in the process.

Indika Edirisinghe

Parent of Sanuthi

Hinsdale Central High School

Purdue University

It’s been great working with my counselor Ms. Husband. She helped me find schools that I am truly passionate about. She worked with enthusiasm that made me excited about my application process. She made sure I was on track with all the things I had to do and provided constructive feedback. I always looked forward to our meetings and left feeling very supported.

Tessa Gonzalez

Student

Wheaton Warrenville South High School

University of Notre Dame

We hired HelloCollege towards the end of sophomore year for our son. We were very confused and overwhelmed with the college application process. The guidance from HelloCollege has been quite helpful for us and our son. His counselor Mr. Shariq Ali has been very patient, supportive and knowledgeable. Mr. Shariq always responded promptly and provided valuable suggestions whenever we had any questions.

Ruchi Jairath

Parent of Rohan

Hinsdale South High School

Michigan 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

Lucas Brama

Student

Minnetonka High School

Allison is super helpful with keeping me organized, making sure that everything is completed and all of my activities are accounted for. She helped me manage the application process and build a college list that best fit my major and interests. I was also able to receive helpful feedback on my essays and create my best drafts before submitting!

Grace Downey

Student

York Community High School

This is an amazing place to get started with college apps. My essay coach, Joelle Santiago, and my counselor, Leslie Riccio, have been tremendously helpful throughout my journey and offered many helpful pieces of advice and guidance. I am truly grateful for their help, and I really recommend HelloCollege!

Ishita Borikar

Student

Waubonsie Valley High School

George Washington University

Overall Hello College engagement has been great for us. My son’s counselor, Shariq Ali, has been extremely helpful through the process. My son wanted to have counselor who was well balanced in their approach in coaching and mentoring; meaning guiding without feeling pressure of the process and outcomes. He enjoyed working with Shariq, and also we recommend Shariq to other families. Shariq is also well versed in helping teens to be organized and help them achieve things by breaking down the tasks by timeline. This helped my son get through the process with less stress.

Rekha Garg

Parent of Abhiansh

University of Washington

I would heavily recommend the HelloCollege services. I have had the privilege of working with Ms. Leslie throughout my college application experience. She has provided me with guidance and ample resources. Most importantly she has set me up for success within the college and scholarship application process. Thank You HelloCollege!

Lauren Fain

Student

Osbourn Park High School

Hampton University

I worked with Shariq Ali as my counselor for the past two years. I would recommend this program to anyone that feels overwhelmed about the college application process, and I would especially recommend my specific counselor. Shariq was so patient and helpful throughout every step of the way. He helped me pick out my colleges all the way to the point that I got accepted into my dream college (FAU). I’m a very unorganized person, but this program helped me get organized and get everything done in a timely manner from consistent meetings to having a private essay coach that helped me tweak my essay until I got it just right. I hope anyone that is needing help with their college acceptance process will use this website because i genuinely couldn’t have done it without Shariq!

Elizabeth Martinez

Student

Palmetto High School

I was assigned Asma Wazir as my tutor and she was absolutely fantastic! She gave detailed information and was amazing at listening to what I was struggling with, making my learning efficient and effective. I genuinely don’t think that I could have gotten through my Biology class without her help. I would highly recommend HelloCollege’s tutoring services to anyone who is struggling with a subject and wants clarity!

Allison ElDifrawi

Student

Hinsdale Central High School

Amanda has been our counselor for both my kids. She has been fantastic to work with, helping us with each step of the entire college process. I have been very pleased with the Hello College experience. As a very busy working professional myself, it was a bit overwhelming to figure out what to do when with regards to college planning. I think it was well worth the money spent to have peace of mind that you are doing the right thing at the right time in order to set your kids up for best success on the correct path for college/career.

Stacey Schmidt

Parent of Kelsey

Lemont High School

Hello College is a top tier college preparatory program; and would recommend them. My twins (class of 2025) have successfully achieved acceptance into their respective universities – thanks to this program and our ace counselor, Allison. She has kept them focused, motivated and engaged in what can be a cumbersome, confusing process. In addition to Allison’s guidance, each of them had an amazing college essay coach to help them find their voice in that all important essay. Parents, my one bit of advice is to start with Hello College by the winter of your student’s Junior HS year if not sooner – as they have a lot of test prep services as well. Hello College is the real deal and a valuable investment to make.

Pamela Von Lehmden

Parent of Piper & Georgia

Naperville Central High School

Butler University & The University of Iowa

This is our 2nd time working with HelloCollege on our kids’ college application. Teens tend to think they know everything (while they don’t), high school counselors have a lot of students to attend to… so having a professional to guide my high school seniors in their application season is a great help. Shariq Ali is fantastic.

Shiyong Lu

Parent of Lindsey and Lukas

Lyons Township High School

Case Western Reserve University

Hello College is one of the most top-tier college admissions and college consulting services in the US. I truly enjoy attending their monthly workshops, and I am very confident that I can take away some very good nuggets each time I attend. I highly reccommend Hello College for all aspects of your college planning process.

Anamaria Akins

I had a great experience! My tutor Asma was very patient and helpful. She was always ready to work through any questions I had, and ensured that I understood everything.

Samitha Balireddy

Student

Rickards High School

New York University

I spent 10 hrs this summer working with Asma over zoom on ACT prep. In just four weeks, I raised my overall ACT score by 3 points. If you do the assigned homework, she delivers proven results and is a kind person.

Natalie D.

Student

Immaculate Conception Catholic Prep

Auburn University

This program really helped me get on track with the college application process, especially with the help of my counselor, Shariq Ali. He was a great counselor and was so helpful in every area of applying.

Elena Megnin

Student

UCVTS Academy for Performing Arts

Rutgers University

They helped me every step of the way, making my college application process much easier and stress-free. My counselor, Shariq Ali, met with me whenever I needed help and responded to my emails quickly, no matter when I sent them. I would definitely recommend this service to anyone applying to college who wants a smooth, stress-free application experience.

Sivapriya Kathiravan

Student

Natick High School

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Shariq is a consummate professional who provides calming and caring advice to his students. He puts his learners at ease as they tackle the difficult tasks and decision making during the college application process. Thank you for doing what you do Shariq!!!

Chris D’Alessio

Parent

Lyons Township High School

The University of Iowa

really helps to make applying to college stress free

Dvimidh kacha

Student

Avon High School

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Jonathan Rodriguez

Student

Coral Reef High School

I had a fantatsic time working with my essay coach, Sam Hobson. Sam was wonderful to work with and they made my college application process feel so much easier. Sam helped me so much on my essay but was still able to strike a balance between helping me articulate my thoughts, and still keeping my authentic voice in all my essays. Sam is wonderful, and I am so grateful to have had the chance to work with them!

Mia Bradley

Student

Geneva Community High School

Joelle is the best essay coach ever!!! She was super helpful throughout this process, and I could not have done it without her.

Shayla Kim

Student

Lincoln-Way East High School

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Allison Dahleen has been one of the best college counselor out there. She has helped me submit all my applications way before the deadline came and not only helped me track everything but also aided in ongoing advice my entire experience. I am so grateful for all that she has done and hope everyone gets the same experience!

Dakota Luyt

Student

Westfield High School

I had a great experience with Hello College and with Allison Dahleen in particular. She was extremely supportive throughout the process and motivated me to put out my best work.

Taylor Florey

Student

Downers Grove North High School

Can’t recommend this service enough! Brooke was so helpful and detailed oriented! Exactly what my student needed!

Leo T

Parent of Brandon

York Community High School

Meg French, an essay coach on HelloCollege helped me out so much in my essay writing but also I got the chance to learn more about myself as a person. I am very confident in my essays and how Ill do on my applications!

Austin Knutson

Student

Southwest High School

My experience working with Leslie, my HelloCollege counselor, has been unbelievably supportive and helpful. The guidance and advice from Leslie, and the whole HelloCollege team, is always offered with enthusiasm and professionalism. I highly recommend working with Leslie and HelloCollege to everybody looking for generous assistance and helpful tools for the college application process.

Anna Mead

Student

Prospect High School

Madeline Peacock

Student

Grand Rapids South Christian High School

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I had an amazing experience with Hello College especially with my counselor Shariq Ali. We worked together to map out my specific plan and charted a path so that I did not feel overwhelmed at all throughout the process. With the resources available I was able to develop strong essays and improve my standardized tests scores. Shariq is the man and he does a great job of getting to know you on a personal level and helping you excel in your college applications.

James Murphy

Student

Wheaton Warrenville South High School

HelloCollege tutoring, and more specifically Director of Tutoring Ian Simon, 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 Ian adjusted his approach to match each of their needs and targeted goals. Ian’s abilities to create an individualized approach to growing confidence in a supportive, non-judgmental environment, while teaching successful approaches to anticipated questions and overall test taking strategies, truly are gifts that make him an elite teacher. With Ian as the guiding light for HelloCollege’s tutoring culture and spirit, I cannot say enough about this organization and the benefits that it has provided for my family.

Tim K

Parent of John

I am incredibly grateful I had hello college throughout my college applications. Truly I wouldn’t have been able to do it without them. They kept me on track in the midst of school work and my social life to make sure I was still applying to my colleges. I recommend hello college to anyone going through college applications!

Alex D.

Student

Newton South High School

University of Vermont

Helped me get through the process of getting into my dream college. Was a very simple process they did a very good job.

Brandon Taylor

Student

C. G. Woodson High School

Arizona State University

I had an incredible experience with HelloCollege’s college counseling program. Specifically, Don Keller was a huge help throughout the entire process. Not only did he help keep me on track while applying to 15 different schools, but he was always available to help with any and all of my requests. Don Keller set up multiple mock interviews so that I could be prepared to compete for scholarships at the University of Texas and at the University of Virginia. I was incredibly impressed with his responsiveness and attention to my situation. Don was involved every step of the way. Whether it was reading essays, giving advice on college selection, or simply being interested and attentive about my personal life, I always felt confident that I could hop on a phone call with him and talk out my situation. Ultimately, with the help of Don Keller and the entire HelloCollege program, I was granted a full-ride scholarship to attend the University of Texas’s McCombs School of Business. I could not be more thrilled with this result, and HelloCollege was an integral part of this achievement.

Michael O’Connor

Student

Saint Viator High School

University of Texas - Austin

We worked with Shariq and had a great experience. Very helpful in navigating the college process and making sure we maximized our opportunities. Shariq had a great rapport with my son and made the process easy and not overwhelming.

Sara Farrero

Parent of Nathan

Downers Grove North High School

Georgia Tech

The help I received on my essays from Steven Flores and the advice I received helped me get into my dream school.

Carter Workman

Student

Oak Park River Forest High School

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Working with HelloCollege during my college journey was extremely helpful, especially with the support of my counselor Allison Dahleen! As my counselor, Allison she did a phenomenal job motivating me to stay on top of the application process, and she consistently offered me her time and guidance if I needed it. Many thanks to Allison and HelloCollege as a whole for making the college application process go much smoother than I expected!

Aliana Weber

Student

Lyons Township High School

University of Missouri

Working with Allison Dahleen was so wonderful! She was so incredibly helpful, optimistic, and honest. When ever I had a question she was always on call! 10/10

Madeline Yob

Student

Glenbard West High School

University of Alabama

Working with a team with so much knowledge to share with our student about applying to and selecting a school was great.

Valerie Fracaro

Parent

Lemont High School

Iowa State University

We’ve been working with HelloCollege since my daughter was in 8th grade. HelloCollege has experts in every aspect of the college admissions process. We especially admire our counselor, Terri Houston. She goes above and beyond to meet the student’s needs while always keeping us posted on the next step in the process. Since my daughter goes to a very large high school, she only gets 15 minutes with her high school counselor two times a year. Getting the extra guidance with Ms. H with one hour sessions at least three times a year have really given my daughter the confidence she needed to be motivated to work hard in high school and know her goal of college was attainable. HelloCollege also has an excellent virtual portal for students where all the college admissions documents are kept along with useful templates needed for the application process. Kevin Krebs has built the only college admissions firm that I’ve seen which is both highly professional and totally full service. You won’t regret investing in the services of HelloCollege.

Maria Bries

Parent of Lauren

Naperville Central High School

College of Hartford

We’ve been so happy working with Allison – she tailors her advice to our questions and needs, and she helps us stay on top of deadlines. Not only that, but she’s encouraging, positive and flexible. We’ve appreciated her help!

Christy Phanthavong

Parent of Frances

Wheaton Warrenville South High School

University of Washington

We worked with HelloCollege for my daughter. Ms. Amanda Yoder was my daughter’s counselor and she is extremely helpful. She is very patient and resourceful throughout this journey. She is always positive and encouraging my daughter. She helped us through every step and provided feedback and guidance even for the college selection at the end.

Lakshmi Yanamandra

Parent

Mason High School

Ohio State University

We worked with Amanda and her insights, assistance, guidance, and helpfulness were priceless. I would 100% recommend her and HelloCollege.
Her positive attitude, encouragement, and overall presence helped my student get through some huge hurtles. We both learned so much about the college application process (so different now), FASFA, and scholarships. With Amanda’s guidance my student was accepted into every school she applied to! No, we didn’t aim for Ivy League schools but 7 out of 7 acceptance letters across our state UC and CSU system was huge for a student who was scared and worried about this entire process. HelloCollege helped give her better direction and they really helped her drive, determination, and perseverance shine through her essay’s, and the review and edit program they have was amazing.
Thank you Amanda!!

Erin Berndsen

Parent

We used Hello College for our college prep/application process for both of our boys. They were a life saver and helped us to navigate every step along the way. It never felt overwhelming in terms of the tasks one needed to accomplish because they had a unique way of segmenting it and helping both boys with timelines that worked with their unique style. One of my kiddos is a planner while the other can be a bit of a last-minute deadline procrastinator. The counselors really tailored each journey to be unique to each one of them. One counselor in general really stood out for us, Raymond Gonzales. Raymond is described as “the man” by my youngest. He was always very direct with Will but also very positive. He never made Will feel like something was not possible and would focus on the unique traits of my son that might help him get in to even the biggest of stretch schools. He was always available when we needed him and very engaged. I am not sure there was ever a question we had that Raymond could not answer. He was knowledge on colleges across the county and in a variety of majors. He truly is a gem.

If you decide to use a college prep service, choose Hello College, and better yet, ask for Raymond Gonzales. You won’t be disappointed. 5 Stars.

Lisa Romberger

Parent of Will

Hinsdale Central High School

Northeastern University

We signed up with Hello College the beginning of our son’s junior year. We were assigned Allison as his counselor and could not be happier. She has a great personality and connected with our son instantly and is very encouraging and supportive! She was on top of everything our son needed to do to apply to a competitive major. He received help and guidance throughout SAT/ACT testing, essay writing, and finally the Common App. We are so glad we hired Hello College and have Allison to guide us through the college application process!

Tracy Pautsch

Parent of Ethan

Sandburg High School

Indiana University

We love working with Dr. Rabab. She is knowledgeable and has a cheerful and calm personality that worked really well for my son! She is very accommodating and listens to the students needs and aspirations. Reduced a lot of stress and anxiety for the family! My son wrote a beautiful and authentic essay under her guidance, which I believe was the reason that he got the acceptance from all his desired out of state colleges! Highly recommend her!!

Zenthoughts Bella

Parent

We have two boys and they have both participated in the HelloCollege program. Our older son went through the program when it was still branded as Partners for Achievement. The program helped organize his study habits and had some presentations and workshops that were helpful to us as first time college parents. The biggest benefit was the portion of the program dedicated to helping students write their college essays. I am happy to say our son is currently a thriving sophomore at a Big 10 college.

Our younger son is a high school junior and is currently active in the HelloCollege program. He brings the added nuance of possibly playing a sport at the collegiate level. Kevin has been a very involved advocate on behalf of our son and, as a former D1 athlete, has provided sage advice to both him and his parents.

We’re very satisfied customers of HelloCollege and would recommend it to friends/family.

Jim Piszczek

Jim Piszczek

Parent of Aaron

Glenbard West High School

Georgia Tech

We have been working with Rabab since September and she has been so helpful and keeping us on target for everything. She is also a great cheerleader and truly cares about my kid. We are starting to work with my Junior now too and we are so happy to have Rabab for both kids. Planning for college is overwhelming but HC and Rabab have made it a smooth process!

Lisa Lundvick

Parent

Prospect High School

University of Wisconsin-Madison

We have been working with Ms. Allison D. for a few years and our experience thus far has been amazing! She is supportive, but firm. Our high school junior is ahead of the game in terms of college prep steps, which has taken a lot of pressure off him during the school year. We are confident Ms. Allison will help him land at a school that fits him well! We also just signed up our freshmen to work with Ms. Allison!

Julie Swinehart

Parent

Lyons Township High School

George Washington University

We had a great experience with HelloCollege. Amanda Yoder was wonderful to work with and motivating. Her guidance through the application and financial aid process helped keep us on track. The essay seminar and feedback process were immensely valuable.

Carey Barry

Parent of Ethan

Newbury Port High School

University of Massachusetts - Amherst

We first attended a Hello College session (at Hinsdale Public Library) about the college admission process. It was an eye opener for us and we decided that we need to go, get help from Hello College. We enrolled and we first met Dan. He made a lasting impression from the first meeting itself. He made it clear that he is there to guide Arpan (and us too) navigating through the process for college admissions. This is the first time for us sending our kid to college in the US, and this process was completely new for us. Dan made sure that this is made understandable to us. Dan’s constant follow up and his openness to availability was a big help. We were constantly assured that whenever we need, Dan can be approached for help and we did approach him at times. He was our goto man ! At the same time the several sessions at Hello College for the standardized exams, essays, resume etc were a big help to Arpan to plan and approach these with tact. The preparation for the standardized exams and feedback were also excellent and really helpful. With the overall and timely guidance we were able to meet almost all the early action/decision application timelines.

Richa Swaroop

Parent of Arpan

Hinsdale Central High School

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

We could not have been more happy and thankful for the services provided through HelloCollege! Their free seminars are amazingly informative introduction for families – especially for those of us who have not applied to college in over 20 years – a lot has changed! While the fee was initially jarring, the services provided are invaluable – personality tests to assist in determining right major, personalized organization of college choices based on a number of factors (your budget, school sizes, your child’s grades/interests/etc), essay writing workshops/edits, scholarship workshops/advising, time management of all college planning, consistent live communications, etc. Our advisor, Dan Farnesi, was not only an obvious expert in this field, but he was also so kind, gentle and encouraging with my daughter and us throughout the whole process (he was pretty much family therapist at times). When she became discouraged, he knew just how to boost her spirits and motivate her to proactively achieve her goals. Especially during these pandemic years, Dan was more than an academic counselor, but an encouraging friend and cheerleader. Through HelloCollege’s guidance, my daughter was accepted into 11 of the 12 colleges she applied to and received multiple >$15k per year scholarship offers (more than paying off the HC fee just in the first year). Our only regret was not starting with HelloCollege earlier – like freshman/sophomore year. Thanks, Dan and HelloCollege!!

Abigail Cahill

Parent of Alina

York Community High School

University of Iowa

We are so happy to have signed our daughter up for Hello College. The team is incredibly professional and responsive. They helped our daughter so much with her essays and other aspects of the application process. Don Keller did a tremendous job as her primary counselor. We would highly recommend Hello College to all parents and students that need assistance navigating the college application process.

Clarissa Thomsen

Parent

Kennedy Catholic High School

University of Arizona

Very helpful with my college search. Made the whole process a lot less stressful.

Alex Jackson

Student

Lyons Township High School

Calvin College

Very helpful and super sweet and knowledgeable counselor who helped me every step of the way. I seriously could not have done all of this without her. And I got into my #1 college of choice, with a fantastic merit scholarship!
I cannot recommend HelloCollege enough!

Hannah Roose

Student

Kennedy Catholic High School

Parsons School of Design

Throughout the entire college selection, preparation and application process, HelloCollege provided stability and information, and helped me and my family stay on top of things. I am beyond satisfied with the work they did to help me get into the college of my dreams!

Timothy Rubinstein

Student

Stevenson

Purdue University

Throughout my college application journey, being guided with HelloCollege was tremendously helpful. With the support of Mr. Don Keller as my counselor and Mr. Will Wagner as my essay coach, I was able to both apply to many more schools of interest and manage a schedule that demanded many essays. Thanks to both of them. And HelloCollege, for making the college application process go as smooth as possible!

Johannes Sy

Student

Briar Woods High School

Northeastern University

Through Hello College I had a much easier time organizing and applying to my applications. Any questions I had were answered by Amanda Yoder. If I could give Ms.Yoder a 6/5 stars, I would. She is so helpful and answers the many questions I have. She always replies quickly and answers my questions with detail. She motivates me and tells me I am doing a good job. I would not be where I am in my application process without her help. The only complaint I have about Hello College is the price of the essay coach hours. They encourage you apply to about 14 colleges, but there is not enough essay hours to cover 1/4 of what needs to be done. I had about 17 supplemental essays and a personal statement and I only got my personal statement and 2 supplemental essays done with the essay coach hours that are included. Then to buy more essay coach editing hours, it is over $100/hr. I really enjoyed working with my essay coach, Alisha Braun, so I was disappointed to see the price. Overall, Hello College helps me, a first generation college student, have a better understanding of the entire application process.

Julie Ropa

Parent

Elgin High School

University of Miami

This organization is thoroughly committed to excellence and helped me remain organized and motivated through a stressful college application process.

Matteo Caulfield

Student

Benet Academy

This is the 2nd time I have used Hello College’s service and once again it is worth every penny. What made this time even better was working with Counselor Raymond Gonzales. He is absolutely amazing. Raymond not only worked with our daughter on finding the right college fit, but worked with her on every college essay to make sure it was perfect. Not to be outdone when our daugter was admitted to Butler University with a partial academic scholarship, Raymond then helped her with essays when she applied for outside scholarships as well! Thank you Raymond for all that you did for us!

Todd Evers

Parent

Lake Park High School

Butler University

The team at Hello College was very helpful with our son’s common app essay, and also adapting it for his coalition essay for U of Illinois.

Chuck Baum

Parent

The staff members are super helpful and give great advice when it comes to things like essays and financial aid. Everyone there is very nice too.

Kris A

Parent

The staff is highly skilled in their craft and will go above & beyond in order to make sure their students are successful. They will provide you the tools necessary to succeed while maneuvering the college admission process.

Marcus Towns

Parent

Matea Valley High School

The staff (Allison Dahleen) has really helped me throughout the college process. I had all the help and materials for me to help me accomplish my goals. It has been a great experience that has paid off. I got into my #1 school all thanks to Hello College. I am ever grateful.

Alex Marczuk

Student

Lyons Township High School

Western Michigan University

The Hello College program is fantastic. Through the workshops, essay editing (via Editate), and counselor meetings, I was able to very smoothly make my way through the college admission process. My counselor, Ms. Yoder, was especially helpful. She was detailed, considerate, kind, and fun to talk to. She genuinely cared about me as a person and my navigation of the process. I feel that Hello College has been a large part in my success with college admissions and has allowed me to claim a sense of satisfaction and pride in where I got in. I recommend the service to anyone who is able to utilize it.

Peter LoSavio

Student

Lyons Township High School

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The entire staff is uber-friendly and undeniably committed to the success of the prospective college student. The services, which I have limited to very few of the many, such as
-SAT/ACT prep/tips
-workshops for resume formulating
-instilling the importance, while assisting in acquiring and maintaining a professional digital footprint
-their user friendly college comparison tools (which prioritizes cost, location, population, etc.)
along with the support I received from HelloCollege is unmatched! I 100% recommend!

Amariah Reeves

Student

Plainfield East High School

The coaching provided by HelloCollege in the admission process was excellent! As a result, Krishna was admitted to 11 out of 12 colleges that she applied to.

Devadatta Mukutmoni

Parent

Lake Orion High School

Michigan State University

The advice and information I have gotten through the Hello College program has been extremely helpful throughout the entire application process. My counselor Allison is extremely organized and helps me find the resources I need within the program to facilitate my success as I navigate this important turning point in my life. This program and the advisors within it have been extremely helpful in easing my mind and giving me confidence during a very stressful but exciting time in my life.

Erin Ware

Student

Thank you HelloCollege for being a wonderful partner in preparation for my college experience. A special thank to my advisor Allison Dahleen who was there every step of the way. You made this experience better in so many ways. Thank you!

Isabella Gutierrez

Student

Downers Grove South High School

University of Iowa

So grateful to have met everyone at Hello College. Jonathan, Dan, Kevin and Team are absolute experts at what they do. I HIGHLY recommend Hello College to any family that is interested in taking the stress out of navigating through one of the most important topics of a teenager’s life. THANK YOU HC!!!!

Ron Vari

Parent

Lyons Township High School

University of Alabama

Raymond Gonzales, HelloCollege Counselor, did an amazing job on advising my son Ryan during his college search and application process! Raymond’s academic experiences at several prestigious universities gave him some unique insights that were very beneficial to Ryan as he considered various
universities, both public and private. Raymond was able to anticipate Ryan’s concerns and set us on the right course. We feel that we made a great college choice and maximized the merit scholarship funds after listening to and following Raymond’s advice. Ronnie S., Houston, Texas

Ronnie Schroller

Parent of Ryan

Tomball High School

University of Oklahoma

Prat and I connected with Raymond Gonzales from the word go. While he remained sharply focused on weekly and monthly cadence/deliverables tied to the process milestones, we always found a thoughtful audience and coach in him to periodically calibrate us on the big picture and make sure we stay on course from a strategic standpoint.
Not only he guided us through the process and templates, but the more valuable part is that his overall preparatory rigor and close assistance took the anxiety out of our minds. Raymond’s support on drafting Activities and Honors worksheet and his guidance with making that framework more impactful for the common app had been invaluable to us.
Additionally, he connected us with the professors from our target schools to network for researching opportunities. Not to mention him being the single point of support for the overall coordination and sync with the Hello College Essay Coach and Fin Aid Staff.
We felt Raymond as part of our family in this college application process. He had been rock-solid in his support and engaged as a key stakeholder in our college application process. We benefitted a lot from his guidance and would like to recommend his coaching to other families in their college selection and application process. Thank you, Raymond for everything that you did for Prat and us.

Prasun Chakraborty

Parent of Pratyush

Northview High School

University of Pennsylvania

Personally, I could not come up with more positive things to say about Allison or this service as a whole. I genuinely would not have gotten into my dream school without the support, empathy, resources, and knowledge that she provided. Her work and help has truly been invaluable in reaching dreams I did not know could become a possibility. I have earned scholarships, gotten into my dream school, wrote essays, edited essays, submitted applications, and more with her there right next to me. When you consider what she has provided, the price does not matter. I was able to speak to experts that refined my essays and put me above my peers. I truly cannot say enough about Allison or HelloCollege. I can not wait to send my little brother through the program when it is time.

Jianna Chalhoub

Student

Pace University

Our HelloCollege experience was invaluable in putting us on the right path. From help with high school course selection … to the SAFE college framework … to finding and applying for scholarships, our counselor Dan was with us every step of the way. The SAFE college framework was especially valuable because our daughter was really undecided and changed her course many times, including after committing to a school. Thanks to the strength of her college list, and her many offers, she had options. Furthermore, as she finishes up her first year of college she is happy and thriving at school.

Carl Anderson

Parent of Zahra

Lyons Township High School

Miami University

Our experience with HelloCollege from the beginning till the end has been nothing but exceptional. The amount of support not only for my son during the college selection process, but also for myself as a parent addressing questions and concerns. My son’s counselor Amanda Yoder is exceptional, responding to emails and questions in a timely manner. Sending a recap of our meeting discussion along with a to do list to stay on track. I highly recommend Amanda!!! . I would also like to mention my son’s essay coach Sarah Bellardini for her amazing skills and professionalism in helping my son stay on track with all of his essays and submission deadlines. Sue Nelson, financial specialist for her guidance on the financial aid process and staying up to date on the many changes that took place this year with FAFSA. I am truly thankful for all that HelloCollege had to offer, we are so glad to have made this decision.

Sarah Hammad

Parent

Hinsdale Central High School

University of Illinois -Chicago

Our experience with Hello College was great! Alison Dahleen worked with us through the years (we started conversations Freshman year). She was so great at keeping us on schedule and helping us through the many, many questions and concerns we had. Sue Nelson was also great to work with, she helped navigate us through FAFSA and all things involved in paying for college. We highly recommend Hello College.

lucia kelley

Oak Park River Forest High School

Purdue University

Our counselor Amanda was wonderful! She was genuinely invested in our daughter’s success… not only in her academic endeavors but also personally, socially, and emotionally. The essay coaching was great, and the schedule/timeline was helpful for keeping us on track.

Nicole Wagner

Parent

Prospect High School

University of Colorado-Boulder

Our both children wrote their essays in 3 days with help from HelloCollege and they got accepted to all schools they applied to. Well worth the money to get it done so quickly.

Kerstin Lindh

Parent

Ossining High School

My son was assigned Ms Allison Dahleen as his counselor and she was the thread that tied up all his random parts of highschool and made a successful college application out of it. Since my son applied as an international student and the college process here was unfamiliar to us, this was a valuable help and contributed greatly to the amazing acceptances that he received. I would like to personally thank Ms Dahleen and the essay coaches who helped us navigate through various deadlines.

Sneha Vijay

Parent

Sycamore High School

Purdue University

My personal counselor was Ms. Allison Dahleen and she was a very effective communicator. Her help was incredibly impactful on my college search & application experience.

Benjamin Gerber

Student

Naperville North High School

Purdue University

My parents didn’t go through the classic senior college application process so we were very overwhelmed and unknowledgeable on what the steps and process is like when applying to college. When we signed up I was assigned Amanda and my family and I couldn’t have wished for a better counselor. We had a lot of things in common and it felt like Amanda took the extra steps to get to know me as a person, not just a student. Because of all her help I have been able to negotiate an awesome financial aid package ($17k a year) at a school I love very much. Throughout our meetings she would ask me questions like how my life has been and what’s new outside of the college process allowing us to get to know each other very well, as well as asking how the college process is going and telling me what my next steps will be. Everything about HelloCollege, from the workshops on scholarships and the common app, to the essay corrections and career finder, made the process to much more manageable. I asked her hundreds of questions day and night and could always rely on a quick response. I am extremely grateful for Amanda and all that she has done for me and my family. Being able to meet with someone helped me stay on track with tasks I needed to do, and throughout the year, kept my goal in sight. I am forever thankful that my parents signed me up for HelloCollege.

Samantha Johnson

Student

My oldest worked with Dan at HelloCollege as he navigated the college application process. 2021 grads had a rocky go of it given the pandemic and lack of testing and change of testing reporting requirements and influx of applications to select schools. But Dan helped my son navigate the process and was a positive, encouraging advisor along the way. My son needed someone (outside of his parents) to hold him accountable for all the deadlines, etc. and Dan was very helpful in doing so. I would certainly recommend talking to HelloCollege about their services to see if it would be a good fit for your son/daughter/family.

Kim Tanner

Parent

Oak Park River Forest High School

University of Texas - Dallas

My older son started with Hello College (then PFA) in his sophomore year of high school. They helped him focus on which schools would be a good fit for him, choose high school classes to maximize his chances of acceptance (and scholarship money), worked with us on completing the FAFSA, and helped with his applications. The essay assistance was truly invaluable. So far, he has been accepted into (and received significant financial aid offers from) the Engineering program at 4 schools, and we’re waiting to hear from 2 more. My younger son will definitely be signing up!

Joan Koenig

Parent

Oak Park River Forest High School

Webster University

My experience with HelloCollege has been outstanding. The services and my college counselor Shariq have been extremely helpful. HelloCollege gave me the advantage I was looking for when it came to applications, essays, and scolarships.

Nicodem Hargis

Student

Iowa State

My experience with Hello College was Excellent as we are new to USA. I found them by just a Google search as we wanted the best college for our son. From the first phone call with Dr Rabab Darwish who happened to be our son’s counselor later on, gave me the confidence in using their service.
First Zoom call with the Founder Kevin Krebs was quit pleasing as he and Jeannine helped me to find another family who could share their experience with Hello College who helped us to make the decision better.
Sue Nelson and Dan who did the Fafsa workshop helped us till we filled it smoothly. Cris Bench guided our son with the essays. Leah also helped us throughout the process.
Last but not least, I must say Rabab Thank you so much for being so kind and supportive throughout the past few months from choosing and filling college applications as well as being available at all times when needed. We would have not known how we would have done without you. You helped us to fill up all the forms with correct details and to make the best choice in getting our son the best college. We are so grateful for all what you have done so far. Even now still you are helping our son to build up his resume.
I mentioned everyone who helped us to say Thank you so much for your service. I sure recommend this service if you are a parent.

shom batuwangala

Parent

My daughter’s college counselor is Allison Dahleen, she is on top of her game at all times super thorough and very very helpful throughout the entire process. We will highly recommend hello college going forward and Allison specifically. Thank you all so very much for an outstanding experience my daughter has been accepted to every school she has applied to:) We cannot thank Allison enough for her support and guidance.

Sienna Vari

Student

Lyons Township High School

University of Alabama

My daughter Melissa recently completed the 4 year college prep program through Hello College. I believe that this played a big part in helping her get her into one of her top college choices.

The Hello College team is top notch and was a key partner in navigating the college admissions process. They provide practical suggestions in terms of what to look for in colleges and how to find the right fit. They offer a variety of useful workshops for students on topics including SAT/ACT prep, filling out the Common App, and essay writing. It was very instructive to have professionals work with Melissa to edit and polish her essays. There are also helpful presentations for parents on paying for college and filling out the FAFSA form.

Our counselor Ms. H was very knowledgeable and has a wealth of experience in college admissions. She has been a great mentor and resource over the past 4 years. In our meetings she would always focus on what was important to Melissa. Ms. H provided very useful input in terms of choosing high school courses and putting together a college list. She kept Melissa on track with deadlines and focused on the most important elements of the admissions process, including developing a “stand-out factor”. The mock interview was very helpful too!

Overall we had a very positive experience with Hello College and would highly recommend it. We have already signed up our younger daughter to start in the fall and are looking forward to another great 4 years! Thanks!

Stephen Sloan

Parent

Lyons Township High School

American University

Ms. Dahleen was a massive help during my college admissions process. It was thanks to her that I was able to complete my application essays on time without feeling too stressed. If you use HelloCollege, I would recommend that you ask for her.

MallardDaDuck

Student

Ms. Allison did an awesome job of guiding our son throughout the entire process of preparing to apply to colleges, applying to colleges and finally making his college choice. She was incredibly helpful and kind throughout the two and a half years that we worked with her. The workshops provided by Hello College were invaluable in helping all of us understand the process as well as boost my son’s SAT score. Thank you Ms. Allison and Hello College!

Dena Porter

Parent

Maine South High School

Ms Terri Houston was “heaven sent” to the Ross family. Her ability to work with my daughter with her college list, her essays, and deferrals. Ms. Houston’s subject matter expertise with the college process, her emotional intelligence, and her ability to make my daughter dig deep was amazing. Ms. Terri Houston helped develop my daughter’s confidence and critical thinking about the college list. My daughter is well equipped and empowered for the next steps in the process. Thank you Ms. Houston.

Louise Ross

Parent

The Bullis School

Howard University

Ms Dahleen was a great help with getting my college apps done. Phenomenal organization and excellent staff!

Piotr Nowobilski

Student

St. Laurence High School

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Mr. Flores was an absolute pleasure to work with. He really took the time to get to know me before working with me.

Audrey Jeffery

Student

York Community High School

Miss Allison Dahleen was attentive, sharp, energetic, encouraging, clear, practical, honest and quite helpful. So glad she was part of my son’s college application process! She kept him on track – even through the pandemic!

Joseph Cwik

Parent

Maine South High School

Baylor University

Kevin Krebs and the team at Hello College helped my two college bound high school students navigate the extremely competitive application process. Kevin and his team gave my kids more choices, colleges that they never would of considered if it hadn’t been for Hello College. I believe that this was the biggest benefit, for my kids, when applying to colleges. Their list of schools was unique from their peers, and therefore made them standouts in the admissions process.

SJA

Parent

If you are looking for help with college, this is the place to go. Hello College literally helps with everything. From one on one counselling, to group workshops, to essay coaches, hello college makes applying for college a breeze. I specifically want to point out my counselor Mrs. Allison. I couldn’t have had a more perfect fit for me. Allison worked so hard to help me with everything college. From random calls, to countless meeting, to many mess ups on my part, she was so supportive, helpful, and encouraging, and it made applying for college actually fun rather than stressful. She genuinely gets excited when we succeed, and she sets us up with more than enough opportunities for success. I couldn’t be more pleased with hello college!

Nick Smoley

Student

Notre Dame Prep High School

Texas A&M University

If you are a student seeking guidance during the college admissions process, Hello College is perfect for you! It truly made my application process much more manageable while balancing the stress of school and activities. I was fortunate to be paired with the counselor, Amanda Yoder, who has been by my side every step of the way. I felt challenged and held accountable to ensure I completed what needed to be done, yet respected and met with a level of kindness that made me feel valued and understood. Now, as I am getting decisions back, I am happy to see that the help of Hello College and putting in hard work has paid off. Thank you!

Ashley Krebs

Student

Glenbard West High School

Ohio State University

I would like to publicly thank Amanda Yoder and Sue Nelson for helping my son and I get through the college application process. Your assistance with the applications and financial aid understanding was excellent! Can some of the items that you assisted with be done on your own? Maybe! However, knowledge from experts, the consistent follow up, check -ins and the accountablity with the student is better managed when its not the parent doing it…lbvs! Amanda, you’ve given me peace of mind throughout this process and for that I will forever be grateful! My student received a full ride tuition & room/board renewable for 4 years! Thank you very much!!!

Aisha McBurrows

Parent

Waubonsie Valley High School

Purdue University

I would highly recommend hello college. I’ve had nothing but a positive experience with the entire staff from top to bottom. ‘Kevin is very helpful and definitely cares about his students.

Stephen Cummings

Parent

Lyons Township High School

I worked with Ms. Houston and she was amazing! She really helped me figure out what I wanted in a university and the steps that I could take to get there. I’m now at college and love where I ended up!

Madeline Jeffery

Student

York Community High School

University of Michigan

I worked with Allison Dahleen and absolutely loved my experience with her. She was so accepting of what step I was at in my process and was my biggest cheerleader along the way. She helped compile a list of colleges with my wants and needs in mind and helped me navigate through the entire application process. I could not be more grateful for her help and highly recommend taking part in the hello college experience.

Elle S

Student

Lyons Township High School

College of Charleston

I want to thank Allison and the HelloCollege team for helping us to navigate the college admissions process. Allison’s energy and expertise, combined with the resources of the team, really helped us establish and follow through on a plan for getting through today’s complicated and competitive landscape. Thanks again for all your help!

Chris Shipley

Parent

Naperville Central High School

Purdue University

I thought my experience at Hello College was amazing. I’m pretty bad about deadlines and need a push to help me get them done. I thought Hello college did that quite well. I loved how my counselors were so knowledgeable for certain schools and would not sugarcoat what they thought the decision might be. I love how Mr. Krebs my counselor knew everything about a school and could tell you almost everything that I asked. I love hell is quite easy to use and they did a good job during the online sessions. But the best possible part was the essay editing service that they partnered with. Those guys really know how to edit. All in all I thought it was a great experience and would recommend it to someone going thru the college process.

Nikolai L

Student

Wheaton

I really enjoyed my experience with hello college, as they kept me on track with applying for colleges, scholarships, picking out my major, and so forth. My counselor, Allison Dahleen, was super helpful and supportive with my decisions and allowed me to get me to where I am now. She was also just super friendly and easy to talk to, which made it easier to ask questions and become more knowledgeable on anything I needed. I am very grateful for this opportunity, and highly recommend this experience for anyone else who gets the chance.

Isabella Fus

Student

St. Laurence High School

University of Missouri

I really benefitted from the structure and guidance of the program. The team is very committed to helping you succeed throughout every step of the college application process. Would highly recommend.

E Carter

Parent

I highly recommend HelloCollege for parents and teens who are trying to navigate the college admissions process. We found out about them from a friend and signed up late because of COVID and the uncertainty with the schools, but HelloCollege saved my relationship with my daughter. They stepped in with great advice, helped with essays, helped us with college choices based on interest, and even helped write appeal letters for financial aid. Our main counselor was Ms. Houston (or Ms. H as my daughter called her) and she was THE BEST. She made herself available whenever we needed to talk to her, and she was awesome in working with my daughter – very compassionate, understanding, and informative. I felt like my daughter was in great hands with HelloCollege from start to finish. If you’re at a loss for where to start with the college search, and not getting as much support from your school as you would like, reach out to them. You won’t regret it.

L Barnes

Parent

Ogden International School

University of Michigan

I have been involved in HelloCollege for about 2 years now and the way each and every member has helped me with my college plans is phenomenal! My counselor was Ms. Allison and along with being one of the nicest and funniest people I know, she exponentially increased my confidence as well as knowledge of what was required of me for my college plans. Each workshop I attended was beneficial and each individual I worked with was extremely kind and helpful. I truly don’t know where I would be without HelloCollege!

Bre Santos

Student

Sandburg High School

University of Michigan

I had Raymond Gonzales and he was so kind and involved in my collage process, and I also ended up getting in to my dream school!

Shiori Terretta

Student

Oak Park River Forest High School

Pitzer College

I had an absolutely great experience with Amanda. She had helped me so much on my way to success and was always there if I needed a helping hand.

Dara Gadbois

Student

St. Paul Diocesan High School

Montana State

I had a great experience with HelloCollege! Allison was amazing, and she made my entire college application process so easy 🙂

Emma Maffeo

Student

Kennedy Catholic High School

California Lutheran University

I found that Hello College was essential in helping me navigate the college application and selection process. My family and I had the good fortune to collaborate with Allison, who was very knowledgable, professional, encouraging, and supporting. Working with Allison was such a delight; it relieved our family of some of the stress and made the process tolerable, if not somewhat pleasant at times.

emily sul

Student

East Leyden High School

University of Wisconsin

I cannot explain how grateful I am to have had Hello College and their team support me through the college process. It was comforting to have such knowledgeable people just an email away for valuable feedback and fantastic resources to put me in the best possible position. I can’t thank Mr. Krebs enough for his help and guidance. Along with Mr. Bench, he helped me transform my common app essay into something I could be truly proud of. Thanks to the support of hello college, I am so excited to be attending Notre Dame this fall and am confident in my future possibilities:)

Quinn Drescher

Student

Hinsdale Central High School

I can’t say enough about Hello College!!
They help in every step of the process, eliminating much of the stress while achieving optimal results. It also takes the burden off of the parent as they help to establish helpful timelines to ensure meeting the deadlines. They even helped us write an appeal letter to a college’s financial aid department. They awarded him an additional $20,000 over the four year term. It made it possible for him to go to his dream school.

Dehn Grunsten

Parent of Ryan

St. Ignatius College Prep

Purdue University

I am so great full to have such a wonderful opportunity to work with my counselor Allison Dahleen! She has been so helpful through out my whole college application journey! She gave very helpful advice and feedback and never hesitated to reach out to me when I had questions. Allison radiates positive energy that keeps me motivated and on track!

Isabella Juchas

Student

St. Laurence

St. Mary's of Notre Dame

I am currently a member of HeloCollege and I think it is a wonderful company for students who aspire to go to college to join. I like how there are counselors to guide your path to college and workshops for opportunities to learn strategies for the sat and act and multiple opportunities to be apart of HelloCollege as a whole.

Stephanie Anokye

Student

Sandburg

I am a current senior in high school who recently completed the college application process. HelloCollege was an incredible help to me during application season, and I am confident that I would have had a much more chaotic, messy, and stressful time had I not worked with the cheerful, supportive, helpful people on the HelloCollege team. There is one individual that I feel deserves personal recognition for the tremendous amount of help she’s given me. This is my college counselor, Pamela Greene. Pam was accommodating to any new developments I shared with her in regards to my academics or interests, was open to any and every question I had, made herself easy to contact, and cooperated with me through this stressful time. This organization has provided me with valuable resources, experienced coaches, and excellent advise on where to apply, what to change about my application, and what tasks I should prioritize.

In addition, there is a wide, respectable variety of different kinds of support that HelloCollege provides: from essay coaches (for both the CommonApp Statement and Supplementals) to live, interactive workshops that target different parts of your application. For example, there are specific workshops and information sessions for what to put in your Activities & Honors section, what to write about in your CommonApp, and how to translate your interests into a method of finding colleges you’ll be happy at!

Overall, HelloCollege has been a huge help to me and I hope that those interested in pursuing an education beyond high school heavily consider this company as a means of support through application season.

kd

Student

Hi! I joined the Hello College program a couple of weeks before November 1st. After being assigned Mrs.Darwish as my college counselor, she helped me every step of the way, ranging from helping me brainstorm essay ideas to giving me key information regarding the scholarship process. I’d highly recommend having Mrs. Darwish as a counselor to anyone needing guidance in their college process!

Siddharth Kondam

Student

Thomas Sprig Wootton High School

University of Michigan

Helpful. It got us pointed in the right direction. Maybe not really designed for California. I will say, my son’s grade point was 3.25, which, there might have been more choices out of state. But, he can decide that at the graduate level.

Jay P

Parent

HelloCollege was very helpful with my college preparation and application journey. They helped me write my essays, gave me advice, answered any questions I had, helped organize information for my applications, and educated me about the college transitioning process. My counselor Allison Dahleen was very kind and guided me throughout the college application process, making it a lot simpler and easy to understand. HelloCollege has made my application journey a lot easier and less confusing.

Vince C

Student

St. Laurence High School

University of Illinois - Chicago

HelloCollege was the best decision I made for my college admissions process. I was paired with the incomparable Miracle Husband, who was by my side throughout the entire process. She was there to help me with anything I needed, and now I’ll be lucky enough to attend my dream college in the fall. I can’t recommend HelloCollege enough!

Norah Youssef

Student

Benet Academy

University of Notre Dame

HelloCollege was invaluable in demystifying the college admissions process for my daughter. The process is extremely stressful, especially for highly selective universities, yet I felt she was well prepared and excited to apply to a wide variety of schools. Through the advice from Dan F., she was able to better understand what it takes to be admitted, but also understand the many reasons for not being admitted. I felt the counseling at HelloCollege was very straightforward and honest and it allowed us to set our expectations accordingly. In the end, she was accepted to her top choice, but more importantly, she would have been thrilled to attend any of the colleges on her list!

L Judy

Student

Lyons Township High School

Cornell University

HelloCollege was amazing at guiding me, a 1st generation student, in the ins and outs of the college process. It is a super difficult thing to navigate and HelloCollege helped ease the way. My counselor, Allison D, is so sweet and was always willing to answer my last minute texts!

Diya Shah

Student

Neuqua Valley

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

HelloCollege was absolutely amazing throughout the whole college process. From helping me choose schools to editing essays, applying for scholarships and understanding financial aid, they were super helpful and had lots of great tips. My counselor Mr. Keller was incredibly kind, supportive, and knowledgeable and always willing to help me with whatever I needed, as was the rest of the HelloCollege team. Their services really helped me throughout the college admissions cycle and made the process much less intimidating.

alexa n

Student

Lake Park High School

University of Miami

HelloCollege was a lifesaver when it came to the college process. They helped me with everything from test prep for the SAT, to forming and narrowing down my college list, to providing workshops for finding and applying to scholarships. I received attention I needed during such a stressful application time, and it was so awesome to have someone to go to and have all of my questions answered. The college process went so much smoother with HelloCollege, and I got into my dream school thanks to them!

Sandy Kahn

Student

Lyons Township High School

HelloCollege was a huge help for my son to prepare a winning essay for the Common Application. He participated in their Essay Bootcamp during the summer before Senior year. They helped him prepare prior, give him hands-on guidance and instruction during the bootcamp sessions, and then great support through the iterative review cycle to finalize and submit. Each step along the way, he strengthened the focus, content and quality of his essay.

cb camo

Parent

HelloCollege is an amazing program that helps with the entire college process. They make every aspect of the process less daunting and a much smoother experience. From essays to navigating the common app it couldn’t get any easier. They have many wonderful counselors and essay coaches who make sure that students are stress-free and striving to push themselves to get into the best college for them. I got a lot of help from counselor Allison Dahleen who i was very grateful to be assigned with. She is very nice and friendly and made sure i didn’t feel pressured but still made deadlines. She pushed to have me finish a lot of applications early so i could have an easy senior year and be all set for college next year without having to worry about it.

Joey Harrison

Student

St. Laurence

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

HelloCollege is amazing. Ive been a part of HelloCollege since my freshmen year and it has made the whole college process a lot easier. Being the oldest sibling, I was the first to go through the college process, but my counselor Allison Dahleen made the process so much more enjoyable. Not only would she help me when I was confused but also encouraged me to put myself out there throughout high school. She gave me tons of information, tips, and over all felt like a friend rather than a counselor. It was clear that she wanted me to succeed. From all the different types of workshops and classes that HelloCollege provided, I felt more than prepared going into the college process. I can not thank HelloCollege enough for how much they have helped me and I definitely recommend it to others!

ashley nieman

Student

Hinsdale Central High School

Indiana University

HelloCollege helped me manage the stress of the entire college application process from test prep to writing numerous supplemental essays. The guidance I received through the program helped make tough decisions throughout the process easier, which led me to a university program that is the perfect fit for me.

Lindsay Peters

Student

HelloCollege has made the college application process so much easier to navigate and has helped reduce so much stress! Every element, such as college counselor meetings with Ms. H, standardized test prep, mock college interviews, and essay bootcamp workshops, has made the college process more manageable. Every member of the staff is amazing! I ended up getting into some great schools and received numerous scholarships as well because of all the guidance I received. I highly, highly recommend HelloCollege!

Melissa Sloan

Student

Lyons Township High School

American University

HelloCollege has been so valuable in guiding us through the admissions process. Amanda is our counselor and we thoroughly enjoyed working with her. She is always positive and encouraging. She helped us through every step and provided feedback and guidance.

Krista Blaum

Parent

Wheaton Academy High School

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

HelloCollege has been so great with helping me to prepare for college. Before the program I was pretty confused about the whole process, but after my counselor Rabab Darwish helped me out, I was able to confidently submit my applications and have managed to get accepted into colleges. Thank you to the HelloCollege team for the help!

Zane Thompson

Student

Pearson Online Academy

HelloCollege alleviated so much of the stress brought on by the College Application process. Expert guidance was available and accessible on all levels including mock-interviews, essay writing, navigating the Common App, FAFSA, etc.HelloCollege also provided a very clear picture regarding the financial side, especially by assisting with available scholarships. Their personalized programs helped me find the best fit for what I was looking for academically and socially. I would highly recommend them.

Matt Hoffend

Student

Hinsdale Central High School

Hello College was very helpful for me during my college admissions process, from scholarship workshops to making my college list they were there to assist with every step. Specifically my counselor Allison was always available to answer questions and really guided me along the college admissions process.

Arman Akbar

Student

Hinsdale Central High School

University of Wisconsin Madison

Hello College was such a smart and beneficial investment. Our counselor Allison was on top of everything, was so enthusiastic, and extremely organized. She has great energy and was immensely helpful with explaining time lines and due dates etc. Highly highly recommend Hello College!!

Olivia Kearns

Student

Oak Park River Forest High School

Northeastern University

Hello College was recommended to us when our son was a junior, by several people. We chose to use them to help us navigate college applications and we couldn’t be more pleased with their services. We were assigned Amanda as a counselor and she was extremely helpful and organized. She kept us on task and alerted us to things we needed to know and think about. Hello College also has great workshops to help with essay writing, financial concerns, completing Common App and more. It was very helpful to have Amanda and other knowledgeable professionals on our side throughout the whole process from start to admission.

Kristen Osterhaus

Parent

Matea Valley

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Hello College was extremely helpful for our family as we navigated the college journey. The guidance, recommendations and insight we received were stellar. We would highly recommend Hello College.

Lisa Harris

Parent

Hello College was a vital part of our college application experience. They helped every step of the way and made an overwhelming process seem easy. Our counselor Allison was professional, informative and also very prompt with her replies to all our questions. I would highly recommend.

Christine W.

Hello College was a lifesaver for us in guiding our daughter through college applications and decisions. We were lucky to work with Amanda who was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, supportive and encouraging. It was such a pleasure to work with her, it took the pressure off our family and made the process manageable and -at times- even a bit enjoyable. Thank you Amanda and Hello College!

Jessica Tobin

Parent

Minnetonka High School

University of Notre Dame

Hello College truly supports our family through every step of a long and complicated process of navigating college-related planning and decisions. My daughter’s college coach Dan is personable, supportive, incredibly knowledgeable, and full of expert advice. He is always open to conversations and has insightful answers to my daughter’s questions surrounding the ins and outs of applications, scholarship resources, and so much more.
Staff does a superb job in providing mentorship and guidance for essays for college and scholarship applications. Their feedback is insightful and helps guide students to present the best version of their work.
I’m truly grateful for the support and encouragement we are receiving from the “Hello College” team.

Julia Reese

Parent

Neuqua Valley

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Hello College offers a wide variety of resources that are extremely helpful for staying organized and informed during the college application process. I worked with Allison Dahleen who guided me through the many steps of applying and I ended up getting into my top two choices! Overall, Hello College helped to significantly reduce the stress of applying to college for me and my family. I would highly recommend all of their services!

Madison Brown

Student

York Community High School

University of California Santa Barbra

Hello College is the most beneficial and helpful program that has helped me through the application process. As a high school student with a below average gpa, I was very worried and stressed about getting accepted into colleges. As a result of Hello College, I got accepted into my one of my top schools and am extremely happy with my results. I worked specifically with Ms. Yoder and Dr. Braun, I believe they were an essential part of my application. They clearly have a passion and joy for what they do and make sure to give their full attention in everything. When I first met Ms. Yoder and Dr. Braun, I immediately felt comfortable sharing my ideas and opinions. They both are very welcoming and friendly, and I enjoyed talking to them. I would highly recommend Hello College to any student!

mariam rizvi

Student

Hinsdale Central High School

DePaul University

Hello College is amazing! They were there every step of the way for my daughter’s journey to college, and she got admitted to and will be attending her dream school! Highly recommend!

Sarah Sachen

Parent

John F Kennedy High School

Penn State University

Hello college is AMAZING . I was privileged to get help from Allison Dahleen , giving me all the resources I needed as my not so young one will start college soon. College is stressful enough , but Allison was amazing so helpful , just the best . I’m recommending Allison and hello college to allll of my friends and family

Gisell Garcia

Parent

Downers Grove South High School

University of Iowa

Hello College has helped me SO MUCH throughout my entire application process. It is a very difficult process to do alone but Allison guided me through all of it. Because of her, I was able to apply to 18 colleges and feel like it was a breeze. I strongly recommend Hello College to anyone thinking of applying to colleges and a special recommendation to Allison who seriously is amazing. She was on top of everything! Her enthusiasm and organization is the reason I was able to get through the application process. Hello College has so many recourses and tools available and I absolutely recommend this to all high school students!

Nyah Oliveras-Gray

Student

Oak Park River Forest High School

American University

Hello college has been tremendously helpful in choosing a right college. Also made the application process very smooth. We had amazing experience with Hellocollege staff especially Dr Rabab

Mamatha Parepally

Parent

Indiana University

Hello College has been the best investment my husband and I could ever make in our teenagers as they navigate their journey towards college! Not only do they provide ease for you as a parent but consummate guidance and mentorship for your student as they take on the college application process. Hello College is a company that wholeheartedly focuses on serving the student on their life path, not simply their entry into college and nailing college applications. Of course, their thorough workshops and one-on-one mentoring cover all the nitty-gritty a student AND parent need to know to successfully land the dream college but there is so much more to the support they offer. The guidance that our consummate advisor, Dan Farnesi, has offered to our kids have been gems that elevate our teenagers to share their best selves and to become of service to the world in their own unique way. And that gift of guidance inevitably magnetizes a college TO your son or daughter. I can wholeheartedly attest to that. -Karin Anglin Clements

Karin Anglin

Parent

Hello College has been a great resource for our 2 college age children. All the staff there are professionals with deep knowledge about all of the college related processes. We look forward to working with Hello College soon for our 3rd child.

Paul Melkus

Parent

Hinsdale Central High School

University of Wisconsin Madison

Hello college as been extremely beneficial within my college application process. I had the pleasure of working with Miracle Husband as my college counselor. She was very supportive throughout the process and helped keep all of my application due dates and necessities organized. She made sure every aspect of each of my applications were complete and submitted before each due date. Ms. Husband was supportive, kind, motivating, and provided so much positivity throughout the daunting process. I appreciate all of her help, and I feel confident that each application best represented myself and my accomplishments throughout high school.

Charlotte O

Student

St. Francis High School

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Hello College (HC) has provided a thorough college consulting program that reduced anxiety over college preparation and the application process for my student and myself. Starting in my students freshman year of high school with HC allowed him to benefit from HC feedback on high school class selection and extracurricular activities related to his intended college major(s); thus, optimizing his chance for acceptance to the collegiate program of his choice. This also helped stretch the necessary preparation period over a greater length of time and avoid college preparation work overload in his sophomore and junior year of high school. While my student identified his career interest and his intended college major early, HC provides an assessment of a student’s career interest(s) and provides general guidance. For my student, the personal interest assessment reaffirmed his career choice and gave him a better picture for how college should benefit him for job placement upon college graduation. In regards to test preparation, HC’s guidance and encouragement to keep to a test prep timeline has been invaluable. Again starting early was helpful. My student identified areas in standardized testing that needed improvement and targeted extra study for those topics. He has received both SAT and ACT test scores that exceeded his initial target. As a parent, I appreciate the support for good time management from HC. The various HC student workshops have been informative and worthwhile. Lastly, our college counselor has been amazing. She provides guidance, support, coaching, encouragement and nudges parents and students to stay disciplined to keep up with the process. Our counselor’s insight into the college application process reassures me that nothing was overlooked and no deadlines missed. Our counselor has adjusted to meet our needs and tailored my student’s preparation to him. As a result, my student is approaching universities and college admissions with confidence and a background with experience related to his intended major.

A Nystedt

Parent

Hinsdale Central High School

Indiana University

Great service! Our eldest going to college and frankly, we had no ideas where to start. They took over the process and guided us through every step. From preparing the applications , to essay writing , to selecting the right schools to apply to. Workshops and private concealing sessions were very helpful, and they work directly with our student. Our son was delighted to be admitted to a “reach school.”

Yuval Degani

Parent

Naperville Central High School

University of Colorado -Boulder

Great resources available, especially with the essay writing process. They helped me get into USC and NYU, I highly recommend.

Jackson Nehls

Student

York Community High School

Great one stop shop for college preparation. They get you started off early and make sure you are on top of the tasks that need to be completed to apply to college. My counselor was always available and his advice was quite helpful. Dan told me what he thought and not what I wanted to hear and he went above and beyond all my expectations for the help he provided in so many areas. The essay reviews improved my writing so much. Their vast resources and knowledge saved me so much time and all of the workshops improved the quality of my application greatly. Would highly recommend to anyone who is looking to improve the caliber of their college application, who needs help deciding on what they want out of a secondary education, or to someone who is looking to make their college application process smoother.

Andrew Walker

Student

Wheaton Warrenville South High School

William & Mary

From the moment we attended (my son and myself) free workshop we knew it was the right thing to do. Presentation done by Mr. Krebs was not only “ eye opening” for myself but even more for my teenage son.
And it was only getting better as we joined the program. Consultations with Jonathan their expert was nothing but guidance ,true care much above average along with much needed application tips .Their searches for colleges and scholarship tips saved my son not only time but also prevented
him from making mistakes at the beginning.
Their help is not only appreciated by my whole family but in my opinion also very much needed to every potential college student if they want to reach up to their true potential. I will highly recommend Hello College to everyone who needs college navigation and preparation.

B B

Parent

From the initial discussion with the Owner to the conversations we had with each department representing specific elements of the college seeking process – it was seamless, professional and extremely helpful to me and my son. With Allison’s help – and the help of the supporting staff – my son was able to whittle the very overwhelming task of hunting for the perfect college down to smaller, digestible tasks. Allison laid out the plan from the beginning and kept me and my son on point by being available to us every step of the way – and that included one time when my son texted her a question while she was on vacation….she still responded and gave him solutions to his problem. I can’t say enough about Allison & Hello College’s customer service along with their thorough knowledge of the college admissions process. We would never have known all the ins and outs without someone like Allison in our corner. Thanks to all of you, my son got accepted to all 98% of his choice colleges and has made a decision that not only fits him as an individual but one that fits our budget. I even referred my sister who is now using Hello College to help in the process with her senior in high school. Thank you for everything, Hello College!!!!

Tracy Gohl

Parent

Edison High School

Florida State University

Extremely helpful and great staff. Helped me prepare for college and strategically plan for my future!

Jake Smoley

Student

Notre Dame Prep High School

Texas A&M

During the middle of summer I realized that my son who was entering his senior year was going to need some guidance entering the college process. A neighbor of mine told me about HelloCollege, and how helpful they were when her two college kids were applying to schools.

I gave them a call, and to be very honest I wasn’t totally convinced at first. I wasn’t sure if they could deliver everything that was being promised, and if it was worth the price. But after I received some testimonials from previous parents, I decided to go ahead and sign my son up.

My son got assigned a counselor, Rabab Darwish to help him navigate through everything. She has been the best thing we could’ve asked for! She has been beyond helpful and so patient. She has walked us through the applications, the essays, financial aid, scholarships etc. There is no way we could’ve gotten all this done without her advice and guidance. She represents HelloCollege in the best possible way!

Ana Godoy

Parent

Lyons Township High School

Loyola Chicago

Dr. Rabab Darwish did a great job at guiding me through the college application process. Being a first generation U.S citizen member in my family, applying to colleges was expected to be a difficult and stressful process. However, I was able to set up meetings and get all the guidance and my questions answered whenever I needed. Although I do wish more emphasis was placed on narrowing down my school list in hopes that by doing early decision somewhere, which I did not and should have, it was a great experience to learn from my tutor how college admissions work and how every step of the process contributes to acceptances and rejections. Although I did not use the workshop resources and essay checks and worked solely with my tutor, I would recommend putting your individual time into using those resources as every little bit helps!

Okxi

Student

Dan is a great resource and always happy to help!

Cindy Pitti

Parent

Barrington High School

Counselor Shariq Ali really helped me stay on track. He provided guidance and organization, so far I’ve gotten into every college I’ve applied to.

Wolf Busch

Student

Gross Point South High School

Michigan State

As our son’s journey in committing to a college is coming to a fruitful end, I am very grateful to his counselor from Hello College, Raymond Gonzales, for his outstanding help throughout this road. Raymond’s credentials precede him, but what stood out to us is his tremendous knowledge and ability to figure out a solution to every problem we encountered. He was available to talk to us any time, day, or location when we requested a zoom call. He made us feel as though we were his only clients even though we knew he had many.
His expertise in this convoluted and tiresome road of college applications made us feel more confident and opened our son’s eyes to the numerous opportunities that await him. Honestly, we will miss his guidance as our son transitions to college life.
Hey Raymond, are you also available to give college guidance to students during their college journey?
Raymond, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all your help, expertise and guidance. Your time and efforts are invaluable to us.

Sincerely,
Bernadette S., Tomball, Texas

Bernadette Schroller

Parent

Tomball High School

University of Oklahoma

As a first child, my parents didn’t know much about colleges and how their admissions worked. HelloCollege has gone hand in hand, step by step, to help and guide me and my parents along the way. Truly a blessing to have found them when we did. My counselor, Allison, has helped a tremendous amount and truly give you genuine advice and feedback to make the most of your time and money. Nothing but praises for her and the team which works nonstop to help you on your path.

Bari Vadaria

Student

Hinsdale Central High School

Texas A & M University

And it was great.

Michele Jackson

Parent

Lyons Township High School

Calvin College

Amanda and the rest at HelloCollege are wonderful. They took the stress off our hands and our child. She was ahead of the curve compared to her peers and didn’t even come close to missing deadlines. Amanda was very responsive and our child could reach out with all kinds of questions and advice. Well worth the money, and will be doing it again for our next child and even get them involved earlier.

Alec Johnson

Parent

George Mason University

Allison, my counselor, was incredibly helpful throughout the whole college application process and was always there to answer any questions I had. She provided us with many resources and helped us stay organized with scholarships, college applications, and more.

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Student

Allison was very helpful through the entire process

Crazy Box Films

Student

Alamo Heights High School

Belmont University

Allison is doing an amazing job keeping my rising senior on track to have college admission process completed sooner than we could have ever done alone. She’s created a schedule that’s easy to follow and given my senior weekly goals that’s she is meeting! This has been a very fulfilling partnership. Thank you HELLOCOLLEGE! Thank you Allison!

Rashawnda Williams

Parent

Fitzgerald High School

DePaul University

Allison has been a great support throughout this process.

Sharon Ick

Parent

Glenbard West High School

University of Illinois - Champaign Urbana

Allison Dahleen is a true champion for Hello College because of her outstanding efforts to champion the students and their desired path to college. Her comprehensive skills drive benefit across the spectrum for all things college preparedness. We are beyond fortunate to work with her, and it brings me great pleasure to recommend her frequently to friends, family, and neighbors.

A real asset to the organization, for certain- A dynamic, intense, and amazing proponent for your student. Our daughter benefited beyond our wildest expectations and we can’t thank Allison enough.
Thanks A.D.
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Jeff Waters

Parent

Keystone School

University of Kansas

Allison D is really good at what she does. She connected well with my son. She helped to make the application process so much easier and gave him helpful feedback. Their workshops and coaches are informative and professional. They helped to ease the stress of the entire process. Thank you HelloCollege!

Kim Holshouser

Parent

Hereford High School

West Virgiania University

Allison and the entire HelloCollege team have been amazing! Our daughter is the oldest, so this is our first time navigating the college gauntlet. We have learned so much from our team. Allison especially has been incredibly helpful, positive, encouraging, and supportive. They have guided us every step of the way from choosing colleges to visit, writing great essays and planning for the financial aspect. We are impressed and can’t say enough great things about them all!

Kerrie Szymczyk

Parent

St. Laurence High School

Marquette University

Allison and Hello College have been great! Allison is knowledgable, upbeat and helpful. She worked with my daughter to identify colleges that she was interested in exploring and explained all the steps
Involved in applying. The Essay Writing Bootcamp was amazing.

My daughter is attending an international school
In the Fall. Hello College helped us prep for the in person interviews and identify some of the nuances of going to school abroad.

Hello College has a great system for helping kids track and organize the application process. We have really enjoyed working with Allison and look forward to starting this process with my younger daughter next!

Nancy Kavadas

Parent

Deerfield High School

IE Business School Madrid

Kristy Kane

St. Laurence High School

Jeff Clemens

St. Laurence High School

My counselor has provided amazing help throughout my application process. Allison Dahleen is amazing and encouraging. She help me set deadlines and think of topics for my essays. I am extremely grateful for Hello College and Allison as well. I am very happy with my acceptances and owe thanks to them!

Mia Garcia

Student

St. Laurence High School

University of Miami

HelloCollege is an amazing program that helps with the entire college process. They make every aspect of the process less daunting and a much smoother experience. From essays to navigating the common app it couldn’t get any easier. They have many wonderful counselors and essay coaches who make sure that students are stress-free and striving to push themselves to get into the best college for them. I got a lot of help from counselor Allison Dahleen who i was very grateful to be assigned with. She is very nice and friendly and made sure i didn’t feel pressured but still made deadlines. She pushed to have me finish a lot of applications early so i could have an easy senior year and be all set for college next year without having to worry about it.

Joey Harrison

Student

St. Laurence

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

I am so great full to have such a wonderful opportunity to work with my counselor Allison Dahleen! She has been so helpful through out my whole college application journey! She gave very helpful advice and feedback and never hesitated to reach out to me when I had questions. Allison radiates positive energy that keeps me motivated and on track!

Isabella Juchas

Student

St. Laurence

St. Mary's of Notre Dame

From the college applications to the workshops on financial aid and FAFSA, as well as our counselor meetings, I was able to focus on which universities to apply to, understanding what major I want to consider pursuing through viewing what are my major interests.

John Leja

Student

St. Laurence High School

Purdue University

Allison and the entire HelloCollege team have been amazing! Our daughter is the oldest, so this is our first time navigating the college gauntlet. We have learned so much from our team. Allison especially has been incredibly helpful, positive, encouraging, and supportive. They have guided us every step of the way from choosing colleges to visit, writing great essays and planning for the financial aspect. We are impressed and can’t say enough great things about them all!

Kerrie Szymczyk

Parent of Emily

St. Laurence High School

Marquette University

I really enjoyed my experience with hello college, as they kept me on track with applying for colleges, scholarships, picking out my major, and so forth. My counselor, Allison Dahleen, was super helpful and supportive with my decisions and allowed me to get me to where I am now. She was also just super friendly and easy to talk to, which made it easier to ask questions and become more knowledgeable on anything I needed. I am very grateful for this opportunity, and highly recommend this experience for anyone else who gets the chance.

Isabella Fus

Student

St. Laurence High School

University of Missouri

HelloCollege really helped me narrow down what type of college I want to pursue and be a full part of for the next four years of my life. Mr. Gonzales was able to help me figure out what type of university was right for me. Thank you so much for all your help!

Jorge Rocha

Student

St. Laurence High School

University of St. Francis

HelloCollege was very helpful with my college preparation and application journey. They helped me write my essays, gave me advice, answered any questions I had, helped organize information for my applications, and educated me about the college transitioning process. My counselor Allison Dahleen was very kind and guided me throughout the college application process, making it a lot simpler and easy to understand. HelloCollege has made my application journey a lot easier and less confusing.

Vincent Chu

Student

St. Laurence High School

University of Illinois - Chicago

HelloCollege was a lifesaver when it came to the college process. They helped me with everything from test prep for the SAT, to forming and narrowing down my college list, to providing workshops for finding and applying to scholarships. I received attention I needed during such a stressful application time, and it was so awesome to have someone to go to and have all of my questions answered. The college process went so much smoother with HelloCollege, and I got into my dream school thanks to them!

Sandy Kahn

Student

Lyons Township High School

HelloCollege alleviated so much of the stress brought on by the College Application process. Expert guidance was available and accessible on all levels including mock-interviews, essay writing, navigating the Common App, FAFSA, etc.HelloCollege also provided a very clear picture regarding the financial side, especially by assisting with available scholarships. Their personalized programs helped me find the best fit for what I was looking for academically and socially. I would highly recommend them.

Matthew Hoffend

Student

Bentley University

I would highly recommend HelloCollege. Our daughter went through the erstwhile HelloCollege program & we have very positive feedback about this program. HelloCollege was a helpful resource through all the vastitude of steps in the college process from college test prep to college selection/application to mock interviews. The program was of immense help in keeping her focussed & mindful of every deadline in the process.While Kevin has had an amazingly positive influence on her, the entire staff at HelloCollege was caring, supportive & understanding. I was blown away when one of the staff at Hello College called to clarify a point or two post their mock interview session earlier that day. Truly the service levels go above & beyond!Hindsight is 20/20, but we are so glad we enrolled into this program — it eased the stress associated with the process & gave her positive support & encouragement. I have recommended HelloCollege to my friends & would continue to do so.

Anu

Parent

University of Pennsylvania

Hello College really helped me get through the stressful college application season. They had an organized plan to keep me on track and guide through the application process ie. narrowing my college list, building a resume, learning strategies for the ACT/SAT, etc. Their counselors constantly helped me to step out of my comfort zone and go beyond my boundaries. I find myself following their strategies even in college.

Reeya

Student

University of Pennsylvania - Wharton School of Business

HelloCollege helped me clearly define my goals and create a plan of action. I was able to achieve successful results because their staff has a warm and personal approach to each student’s unique needs.

Marc Cordero

Student

Northwestern University

HelloCollege was helpful for me as a student, especially when it came to writing college admissions essays! They had a portal where an experienced writer would read my essays and give me corrections to improve them. Along with that, there are several people at HelloCollege that each care about your success as a student. They helped with my resume, ACT preparation, and more.

Ameri Sana

Student

University of Wisconsin

HelloCollege provided services to me throughout my college process 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. HelloCollege went above and beyond and taught me the professionalism and skills that I will use after my college experience as well. I’m extremely happy with my choice and the path that I am on, and especially thankful for HelloCollege getting me here.

Tess Sobol

Student

University of Illinois

The college planning and application process can be (is) overwhelming. Working with HelloCollege to ensure that every step of the process was completed correctly and on time really lowered anxiety between my wife and I and our daughter. They are confident and knowledgeable counselors.

Frank Evans

Parent

University of Wisconsin

We would like to personally thank the entire family at HelloCollege. There is nothing more stressful than worrying about your child’s future, especially when it’s your first time going through it. It’s comforting to know that you have so many people there to assist with all your needs along the way.

Robert Lange

Parent

Indiana University

HelloCollege helped my son think through the different factors that come into play when developing a target college list. As a parent, I’m so glad to have a knowledgeable, available college planning resource that is only a phone call away.

Sandra Teague

Parent

University of Wisconsin

HelloCollege helped me a lot with my college search/decision experience. 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. HelloCollege helped me with essay writing and editing, gave me research templates and advice to narrow down my schools by being incredibly knowledgeable about each institution, and pushed me to expand my horizons with Linkedin setup, YouScience aptitude tests, and other professional workshops they offered.

Maggie Micklo

Student

Mt. Holyoke

A heartfelt thank you! You really helped to give Bryce a complete picture of what one needs to do to actively facilitate and “own” one’s personal success – and not just for college.

Alexa Horiwitz

Parent

University of Kansas

The staff is highly skilled in their craft and will go above & beyond in order to make sure their students are successful. They will provide you the tools necessary to succeed while maneuvering the college admission process.

Marcus Towns

Parent

Matea Valley High School

Our daughter was in the top of her class with a bright future academically. My husband and I, having no experience and very little knowledge in the college selection process, wanted to make sure she had the best guidance possible. We were extremely grateful for the expertise the HelloCollege team provided. 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. Kevin Krebs was always available to answer everything from simple things to complicated personal financial questions. Their program was worth every penny spent!

Nora Sobol

Parent

University of Illinois

HelloCollege was instrumental in my success in getting into my #1 and #2 schools, as well as my top two back-up schools. It was very helpful for me to have the various commitments on a schedule, such as the ACT/SAT test prep and essay writing. It kept me on track and relieved a lot of the stress of the process since I knew tasks were not falling through the cracks. The essay workshops and my essay coach were extremely helpful in shaping my ideas into compelling essays. Through HelloCollege, I also made invaluable connections that helped me to create a unique “stand out” submission that I feel made a huge positive impact on my application portfolio. Finally, I feel like the staff at HelloCollege really cares about my success and took extra time to make sure that I achieved my college admission goals. Thank you HelloCollege!

Elaine C.

Student

Hinsdale Central

Notre Dame

Every time I go to HelloCollege I feel like I’m going somewhere special. When I leave, I always feel like I have accomplished something and I’m getting a leg up on everybody else. Senior year of high school I knew I wanted to go to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, but didn’t know if I would be able to get in or afford it. HelloCollege helped me strategically apply to schools which allowed me to get into U of I and receive financial aid. I’m now a Junior at U of I and HelloCollege continues to help me grow professionally. I can’t thank HelloCollege enough for how they have helped me over the years with anything that may have come up in my life!

Kiara Schuh

Student

Vernon Hills High School

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

We greatly appreciate the big-picture capability that HelloCollege brings to the college planning process. As this is our first child going to college, we felt overwhelmed by how to choose the best college for her, as well as all the paperwork and trying to keep straight when everything is due. Working with Kevin and his team has made this daunting task feel manageable.

Tricia Reinhard

Parent

Carthage

A year and a half ago when I heard Kevin recount this story at my son’s high school, I investigated HelloCollege and signed up for the full package. My wife and I are glad we did as In the fall our son begins college in the honors program at a top business school which also offered us a generous merit scholarship package. The HelloCollege program breaks down the key elements of the process into specialties and they’ve hired skilled and experienced people to run them. For us, the greatest benefits were the professional oversight in refining his essays and by keeping us on track. HelloCollege more than paid for itself in the generous merit offers we were given from most of the schools to which he applied AND through the peace of mind we felt knowing we were ahead of the process throughout.

Bill Moller

Parent

Indiana University

Thank you so much for all the help I received during the college application process. All the information and essay help that I received was invaluable. I’m so excited to start at Michigan this Fall!

Hannah Hibiger

Student

University of Michigan

Working with the talented team at HelloCollege has really helped our family navigate this overwhelming process. They have helped us every step of the way and really kept my son on track.

Rose Lane

Parent

Notre Dame

HelloCollege made the process of choosing the next step after high school much less stressful. They helped guide us through the ACT/SAT test process. Discover majors and career matches. Evaluate what colleges are the best fit and steps to get scholarships rewards. College is CRAZY expensive, invest early in the process and you could save $$.

Lynn Harker

Parent

Concordia University Chicago

HelloCollege has helped simplify the entire college search process. They helped us navigate the financial planning, the college selection process and the negotiating of the costs with the colleges. We are looking forward to the great things that will come with networking for internships and ultimately career job placement.

Jeanne Taylor

Parent

Valparaiso University, UW-Whitewater

We hired HelloCollege to work with our daughter Bridget. The staff was instrumental in guiding us through the rigorous college search process. Bridget had little free time in high school and the HelloCollege team structured her program to get as much done in the summer as possible. It was a huge relief for her to have that professional help and they streamlined so much for her and us. They mapped out a plan that had realistic milestones. As a parent the support HelloCollege provided likely saved the relationship we have with our daughter, so that we were not the ones hounding her – she had to be accountable to HelloCollege and she was good with that. My one regret is that we didn’t start our relationship sooner! HelloCollege has an incredible staff and support team. Bridget applied to 10 schools and received numerous merit scholarships. She selected University of Wisconsin Madison and will be starting her second year there and LOVES IT!

Mary Coyle Sullivan

Parent

University of Wisconsin

I just want to thank you for the amazing opportunity that you have given me and my family. I don’t think I would’ve even known where to start with the college process if it wasn’t for your help and generosity. I just finished my 1st week of college at UIC and could not be happier!

Shelly Carbrera

Student

University of Illinois

Thank you for your patience, expertise, and commitment! It is very encouraging to know that someone else cares about Court’s path to higher education as much as we do!

Ty Mayberry

Parent

Michigan State University

The team at Hello College was very helpful with our son’s common app essay, and also adapting it for his coalition essay for U of Illinois.

Chuck Baum

Parent

We are excited to soon be starting our second child in the HelloCollege program after a successful experience with our first (who is attending her first-choice school this Fall). 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. This approach was a HUGE help for our first (who is extremely organized and driven in her own right) as it took the pressure off to just know that there was a plan of attack. As parents, we were involved, but in a positive way — not constantly pestering her about deadlines and details. HelloCollege had those details covered with her in charge of it all. The process helped build her confidence as well as she was ultimately making the decisions that will impact her life in the future.

Mary Ann C.

Parent

Attending Notre Dame

HelloCollege was a huge help for my son to prepare a winning essay for the Common Application. He participated in their Essay Bootcamp during the summer before Senior year. They helped him prepare prior, give him hands-on guidance and instruction during the bootcamp sessions, and then great support through the iterative review cycle to finalize and submit. Each step along the way, he strengthened the focus, content and quality of his essay.

CJ Bauer

Parent

The program helped organize his study habits and had some presentations and workshops that were helpful to us as first time college parents. The biggest benefit was the portion of the program dedicated to helping students write their college essays. I am happy to say our son is currently a thriving sophomore at a Big 10 college. We’re very satisfied customers of HelloCollege and would recommend it to friends/family.

Jim Piszczek

Parent

University of Minnesota

HelloCollege helped me manage the stress of the entire college application process from test prep to writing numerous supplemental essays. The guidance I received through the program helped make tough decisions throughout the process easier, which led me to a university program that is the perfect fit for me.

Lindsay Peters

Student

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 & Heide Reilly

Parent

Duke University

I just wanted to let you know that I was granted admission to Northwestern University’s Dual Degree program through Weinberg and Bienen. Thank you and all the counselors at HelloCollege for working with me the past few years. All of the essay workshops and resume building, though maybe not always my favorite, were so helpful in allowing me to gain focus in my individual application process. I am really excited about this program and feel that it’s best fit for my interests. Again, thank you so much for everything. I am so grateful for all your guidance. Hope to talk to you soon!

Ila Gupta

Student

Northwestern University

My older son started with Hello College (then PFA) in his sophomore year of high school. They helped him focus on which schools would be a good fit for him, choose high school classes to maximize his chances of acceptance (and scholarship money), worked with us on completing the FAFSA, and helped with his applications. The essay assistance was truly invaluable. So far, he has been accepted into (and received significant financial aid offers from) the Engineering program at 4 schools, and we’re waiting to hear from 2 more. My younger son will definitely be signing up!

Joan Koenig

Parent

Oak Park River Forest High School

Webster University

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