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

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About a College Planning Consultation.

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

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

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

About HelloCollege.

HelloCollege is a national College Planning company that helps families navigate college selection, admissions and career readiness. We are dedicated to helping students and parents successfully navigate the college admissions process, providing a personalized experience based on your unique needs and goals. Our team has assisted over 1300 students and has over 200 years of collective college planning experience.

Goodbye stress, HelloCollege!

Why Choose Us?

Personalized

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

Expertise

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

Results

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

Assurance

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

HelloCollege - What We Do?

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

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

Testimonials.

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

96%.

Receive Scholarships

97%.

Get Into a Top College Choice

Only 14%.

Change Their Major in College

82%.

Graduate in Four Years With a Job

Meet the Experts.

Dan Farnesi

President & COO - College Counselor

Dan enjoys helping students make the most out of their lives, and he is able to follow this passion daily at HelloCollege. Dan has over 30 years of experience in the finance industry and 9 years in college planning.  As COO and College Counselor he has helped lead the company in providing families structure, efficiency and an ever-refined approach to college planning that has deeply impacted its families. 

Terri C. Houston

Student Success Director, College Counselor

Terri Houston is an educator, trainer and mentor of students, college administrators, and business professionals.  In her 30+ year career in higher education, “Ms. H” as affectionately known by students, has served in various leadership and consultant roles with over 100 colleges, universities and educational institutions around the country.  In addition to working with HelloCollege’s counseling team, Terri services as Director of Student Success where she ensures all families achieve their college planning goals with exceptional, personalized service.

Allyson Neumann

College Counselor

Allyson has unique experiences working with students of all ages with varying abilities and talents. She has worked in all avenues of the school counseling field and has been on all sides of the desk. Allyson’s favorite parts of her job are connecting with families and being able to help students realize and achieve their full potential. She has worked with students pursuing a wide variety of colleges and universities and feels that finding the perfect fit is the most important aspect of all. 

Rasha Myers

Rasha Myers

Program Director

Rasha Myers is a former teacher and program manager with more than 10 years of experience in educational management.  Rasha leads the support, operations and programming for HelloCollege students.

Rasha holds a Master of Science (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction and a Bachelor’s of Science (B.S.) in Biology from Tuskegee University.  

Kevin Krebs

Founder - Senior Advisor & Counselor

Kevin Krebs is a first-generation college student and lifelong guide to students and families on the college planning process.  Kevin helped launch a student mentoring program at his alma mater Northwestern University and is the Founder of HelloCollege.  Kevin supports higher education by empowering schools and parents with expert college admissions advice.  He has educated over 15,000 families during free college planning events.  

Allison Dahleen

College Counselor

Allison is a self-proclaimed “people-person” and has a variety of experiences working with students within the higher education field. She has worked as a student advocate for graduate students while also founding new digital learning programs for renowned institutions such as the University of Kentucky. Allison has her BSBA in Comprehensive Marketing from the University of West Florida where she also completed her MSA in Administration Leadership.