HelloCollege (sayhellocollege.com) has a 4.9 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 62 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Education & Training and its reputation is excellent. Praise is nearly unanimous, with 98% rating it 4 stars or higher. Last updated 2026-08-10.
Raymond was a perfect partner for our needs. He was consultative at all times, and the dynamic with our child was great. He kept her on task, provided options we had not originally considered and most importantly, kept our household stress free during the whole application process. Will definitely be using him for our next child when its his turn.
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-26
A stress-free household during college application season — now that is an achievement! We love that Raymond could open up options you hadn't considered while keeping everything running smoothly at home. We look forward to working with your son when his turn comes. Thank you for the continued trust!
My counselor Raymond Gonzales made it extremely easy to understand the process of College Applications. He helped me take the right steps in High School but more importantly understood my priorities and what I wanted out of this process. He was really friendly and honest about what my best steps were. Essentially this process helped me achieve my goal without regrets.
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-26
Achieving your goal without regrets — that is everything! Raymond's ability to truly listen and guide students toward what matters most to them is what sets him apart. So glad the process felt meaningful and worth it from start to finish. Wishing you all the best ahead!
Raymond is a godsend navigating this complicated college process. He has each students best interest at heart. That is his standout factor. He guides each of his students based on their unique potentials. I’m indebted to him for helping my oldest get to where he is and now he is navigating the way for my younger son.
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-26
Coming back for your younger son says everything about the trust you have in Raymond — and he has more than earned it. Guiding each student based on their own unique potential rather than a one-size-fits-all approach is truly his superpower. We are so glad your oldest got where he needed to be and we look forward to doing it again!
Raymond is honestly what made my experience smooth and great. He was always available for my questions and, in general, just made preparing for the college admissions cycle and the stuff during and after that really, really smooth. Thanks, Raymond!
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-26
Raymond is going to love reading this! Always available, always smooth — that is exactly the experience every student deserves from start to finish. So glad he made the whole journey feel effortless. Wishing you all the best ahead!
Raymond was an absolutely fantastic counselor and helped me transfer to my top choice school!! Thanks so much!!
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-26
Transferring to your top choice school — that is huge, congratulations! Raymond will be so thrilled to hear this. Wishing you an incredible experience at your new school!
Raymond always responds to emails on time, goes in depth with his meetings and meeting recaps, and is always willing to make extra time to help with my college planning needs.
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-26
Timely, thorough, and always willing to go the extra mile — that is Raymond in a nutshell! We are glad his dedication has made such a difference in your planning process. Best of luck with everything ahead!
Raymond is great. We fully trusted his advice, and I'm happy we did so!
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-26
Trust well placed! Raymond truly cares about every student he works with and it shows. So glad it paid off for your family. Wishing you all the best ahead!
Raymond! He made our experience great. He supported our student, he reached out to the parents when needed. He offered services and recommendations we weren't aware of. He believed in our student and this was a much better experience than our previous experience.
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-26
We are so glad Raymond could turn things around and deliver the experience your family deserved! Opening doors to services and opportunities you didn't know existed while keeping both student and parents in the loop is exactly what great counseling looks like. Thank you for giving HelloCollege a chance!
Raymond was very attentive and detailed-oriented. As confusing as this process was, he made it as simple and efficient as possible and I’m super happy with the results!
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-26
Attentive, detail-oriented, and able to simplify even the most confusing parts of the process — that is Raymond! So glad you are happy with the results. Wishing you all the best ahead!
HelloCollege made the college application process less stressful and more manageable.
The counselors were all very supportive and helpful, giving me the information and tips I needed to be successful. Whether in my essay writing, SAT testing, or college application process, I received meaningful guidance and encouragement the whole way.
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-29
Essays, SAT prep, and the full application process, we are glad our team could show up for you at every stage! Meaningful guidance and encouragement throughout is exactly what we strive for. Wishing you all the best in what comes next!
Raymond is experienced and super helpful. He focused on details and ensured not a single minor mistake in the application materials. Highly recommended!
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-29
Not a single detail overlooked Peng. That is the Raymond standard! His experience and thoroughness give families real peace of mind throughout the process. Thank you for the recommendation and best of luck ahead!
Dear Leslie
Happy to report that my daughter made it to MSU and you were an integral part of her journey. Want to convey our heartfelt thanks for the personal attention you have given our family and our daughter and being with her every step of the way. Your thoughtful guidance and supportive words are the reason we are here. On behalf of our family thank you very much.
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-29
Ravi, congratulations to your daughter on MSU. Leslie will be so deeply touched by your kind words and we will make sure she sees every word of this. Thank you for trusting her and HelloCollege with something so important. Wishing your daughter an incredible journey ahead!
Very nice and helpful. Really made sure I understood the application process and helped me get into many places I couldn’t have gotten into alone.
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-26
Getting into places you couldn't have reached alone — that is exactly what we are here for! So glad the process felt clear and well-supported every step of the way. Congratulations and best of luck ahead!
HelloCollege was a great tool all around. From laying the college process' groundwork with Mr. Salazar, to putting together amazing essays with Mr. Berger, I felt much more confident with the support of HelloCollege, and I know I wouldn't have had the same experience if it wasn't for them. Especially with my personal situation being catered to, it was truly an amazing decision to go through with.
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-25
Mr. Salazar and Mr. Berger are a fantastic duo, and it sounds like having both in your corner made all the difference! We are especially glad the support felt tailored to your personal situation — that kind of individualized approach is at the core of what we do. Wishing you all the best ahead!
Leslie was incredibly helpful and supportive throughout the application process. Her expertise, encouragement, and personalized advice helped make a complex process more manageable and gave our daughter the confidence to put her best foot forward and shine in the process. Thanks to her dedication and efforts, our daughter was accepted to her dream school. We are so thankful for the role Leslie plated in making that dream a reality.
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-26
Dream school accepted — congratulations to your daughter, that is absolutely wonderful! Helping students find the confidence to truly shine in this process is what Leslie is all about, and it sounds like she delivered that in every way. We will make sure she sees this. Thank you so much for sharing!
I had a great experience working with Allison Darleen and Max Freeman. Both helped me perfect my applications and Allison was an amazing counselor throughout the whole time.
I had a great experience working with HelloCollege. My meetings with my counselor as well as the group meetings helped me with all my college applications. I signed up for HelloCollege my sophomore year and highly recommend starting earlier than later. There are many lessons and tips give to underclassman that will eventually help them senior year.
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-24
Starting sophomore year is one of the best moves a student can make, and you are proof of that! The foundation built early really does pay off when senior year arrives. Thank you for passing that advice along — future students will thank you. Wishing you all the best ahead!
Hello college was a great tool to help us understand our daughters and parents the process through college.
You can do it alone, but having this team is like cooking properly.
You will always have stress, but they will help you manage it
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-24
We love that analogy — you can technically cook without the right tools, but why would you? Stress is part of the process, but having the right team to help manage it makes all the difference. Thank you for sharing and wishing your daughter all the best!
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Kate K · 1 review · Verified · Experienced 2026-04-17 ·
★★★★★
Highly recommend Hello College
We had a great experience with Hello College. It was helpful to have someone else help keep my son on track with the application process, essay writing, and scholarship applications. Kim was well organized, totally reliable and easy for my son to work with. His essay coach Brian supported his ideas and helped him turn them into essays he felt good about.
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-22
Kim and Brian make a great team! Staying on top of applications, essays, and scholarships all at once is a lot to manage, and we are glad they could take that weight off your son's shoulders. Essays he felt genuinely proud of is always the goal. Wishing him all the best ahead!
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Christopher Lucas · 2 reviews · Verified · Experienced 2026-04-18 ·
★★★★★
informative and…
Our counselor was very informative and knowledgeable. Our questions were answered quickly. I appreciated the follow-up emails summing up the call and providing next steps.
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-23
Quick answers and clear follow-up emails with next steps go a long way in keeping everyone aligned and on track. We are glad that structure made a difference for your family. Thank you for sharing!
