HelloCollege

Navigating the tedious and intricate college application process without professional guidance can be overwhelming for students and parents.

The peaking competition for spots at top universities and their waning acceptance rates further add to the stress. However, HelloCollege’s strategic and studentcentered guidance makes the application process effortless, enabling students to hone their skills and seize opportunities.

Based on each student's unique academic objectives, HelloCollege provides personalized, one-on-one private counseling support along with peer workshops, online tools, and other resources. Handson guidance increases their chances of being accepted into their dream colleges, minimizes expenses, reduces stress, and achieves better outcomes.

"Our goal is to share our knowledge and insights to drive better results and eliminate stress for the students and their families. We do that by working in a very strategic, supportive, and collaborative way,” says Kevin Krebs, founder and managing director of HelloCollege. “So far, we've helped thousands of kids navigate the application process more smoothly. Over 95 percent of students enrolled in our programs gain admission into the colleges of their choice and receive scholarships."

From admissions counseling, essay review and coaching to test prep and academic tutoring for ACT® and SAT, HelloCollege’s services are carefully crafted for students to overcome admission jitters and lead the process confidently.

At HelloCollege, the focus is on encouraging students to start early with the application and gradually build on the resume points or ‘stand-out factors’ over two to three years to prepare them for the final process.

A combination of innovative technological tools, personal touch and strategic insights enable students to set clear goals and meet their benchmarks so they can assimilate information in bite-sized chunks instead of getting bogged down.

This allows them to create a compelling application, authentically and effectively showcasing their achievements and personalities, to capture colleges’ attention.

A key piece is the college selection journey, which is as unique as a student’s aspiration. With all the relevant information at their fingertips, students can find the right fit the first time, avoiding costly transfers and major changes. This is what HelloCollege’s S.A.F.E College Fit methodology precisely does. S.A.F.E, a supportive framework, stands for social fit (S), academic fit (A), financial fit (F), and employment fit (E).

Implementing S.A.F.E, the team determines all the crucial factors that influence the selection process, such as the social environment or type of community a student desires to be in, their academic aspirations, budget, and long-term career plans. It essentially helps narrow down the list of colleges, suggests courses that align with the major that students wish to pursue in college, introduces them to various career and employment prospects, and identifies the scholarships they are eligible for in order to overcome budgetary constraints, if any.

Our goal is to share our knowledge and insights to drive better results and eliminate stress from the admission process for the students and their families. We do that by working in a very strategic, supportive, and collaborative way

The company also has a highly detailed data set along with numerous success stories of students who have championed the admission process with the help of HelloCollege experts. Easily accessible through the student portal, this comprehensive data enables parents to drive informed decision-making and develop confidence in the process.

An instance that reflects HelloCollege's exemplary commitment is when it assisted a student to get into the college of his dreams, Northwestern University, despite monetary constraints. The student was extremely bright with an impeccable record of co-curricular and community work. The HelloCollege team helped him put together a strong application and coached him through the essay and interview process, which led to his admission to Northwestern University as a Fulbright scholar.

Behind every student's successful admission story is an incredible team of educators, subject matter experts, essay coaches, and guides who work relentlessly to improve a student’s acceptance odds, handholding them to paint a holistic picture of who they are and what they value.

Through a customized roadmap for college admissions, HelloCollege enables students to be the best version of themselves and gives them the best shot at success.