Based in Oak Brook, Illinois, HelloCollege sells time rather than tiers: families buy bundles of thirty to a hundred or more hours and spend them across counseling, essay coaching, subject tutoring, ACT and SAT prep and financial aid planning as needs shift. Typical investment runs from about $6,000 to $25,000 depending on when the family starts. Founder Kevin Krebs came from the athletic recruiting world, and the company still runs free workshops it says have reached tens of thousands of families.
Works well for Midwest families who want in-person meetings plus tutoring under one contract, and for students whose weak spot is testing rather than strategy. The hour model rewards discipline: unfocused families burn hours on scheduling. Brand recognition on the coasts is thinner than that of New York firms, and elite-only applicants may want a specialist bench.
Address: 1415 W 22nd Street, Suite 3, Oak Brook, IL 60523
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