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.
Kim was on top of everything, explained in details on every question we had. She was very knowledgeable and gave her advice honestly. As mother I felt that I can believe she will handle all process to the end giving timely reminder and checking at the important milestones - and she did it great.
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-22
Honest advice, detailed answers, and following through on every milestone — that is exactly the kind of trust every parent deserves to feel throughout this process. We are so glad Kim could deliver that for your family. Thank you for sharing!
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Robert Soles · 1 review · Verified · Experienced 2026-04-17 ·
★★★★★
Best Money We Spent on College
Kim and HelloCollege made what could have been an overwhelming process feel genuinely manageable. She worked directly with Luke — keeping us well-informed every step of the way — on everything from testing strategy and essay writing to the full admissions process. The results speak for themselves: Luke got into his first-choice school with merit-based scholarships. HelloCollege was a smart investment from the start, and in the end, it more than paid for itself.
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-18
First-choice school with merit scholarships — the results really do speak for themselves! Congratulations to Luke. Kim's ability to keep both students and parents informed every step of the way is something families consistently count on, and we are so glad it paid off in every sense of the word. Thank you for sharing!
I really appreciate everything Kim Shipman did to help my daughter, Abby, be prepared for college. She helped guide her through all the steps and was easy to communicate with. As a parent, I loved the way Kim would send an email summarizing her meeting with Abby and highlighting important dates, reminders, or things that Abby should be keeping an eye on or getting done before their next meeting.
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-18
That parent-facing communication is something Kim takes real pride in, and it's great to hear how much it meant to your family. Keeping parents in the loop while empowering students to take ownership is a balance she does really well. Wishing Abby a wonderful start to college!
The comprehensive services were very valuable in meeting all of our needs. Our counselor Amanda Yoder was also very supportive keeping our kids on track and providing good perspective and advice on how best to present themselves in the application. Using Hello College reduced the parent stress level significantly!
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-18
Reducing parent stress significantly is awesome! Amanda is wonderful at keeping students on track while also giving families the peace of mind they need throughout such an important process. Thank you for trusting HelloCollege and wishing your kids all the best ahead!
Kim was a pleasure to work with during my daughter's college application process. She was very thorough with all the activities.
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-18
Thorough and a pleasure to work with — that is Kim! We are so glad she could make the process smooth for your daughter. Thanks for sharing and best of luck to her!
Kim was wonderful to navigate the college admission process.
Kim was wonderful to navigate the college admission process for my son. She was so patient, shared so many insights, listened to his questions and kept him organized and on track. Her recap emails of each meeting were very detailed with action items. I also learned a lot from Kim about the process and would recommend her 100%.
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-18
The detailed recap emails with action items are such a great example of how Kim operates — nothing falls through the cracks! We love that both you and your son walked away having learned so much throughout the process. Thank you for the 100% recommendation and best of luck to him!
Kim was great to work with. She helped prepare my son and keep him on task for what can feel like a daunting task of applying for college.
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-18
Turning a daunting process into a manageable one is what Kim does best! We are glad she could keep your son focused and prepared every step of the way. Wishing him all the best ahead!
HelloCollege made the college experience manageable and put me ahead.
HelloCollege made the college application and decision process way more stressful, making it feel way more manageable. I really appreciate how personalized everything felt, my counselor was very focused on making sure the application process was specific and tailored to me, and not outside influence. I really like how organized and compact the application is, by the time my senior year started, I felt like I was ahead of my peers.
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-18
Feeling ahead and prepared before senior year even started — that is exactly where we want every student to be! We are glad the personalized approach came through and that the process felt tailored to you rather than a one-size-fits-all experience. Wishing you all the best ahead!
We are incredibly grateful for Kim Shipman at HelloCollege. Our son was accepted to his first-choice college, and her guidance was invaluable throughout the process. What we appreciated most was that she worked directly with him, holding him accountable, helping him manage deadlines, and teaching him important time-management skills. She kept him on track without us having to step in, which made the process much less stressful for our family. We highly recommend her.
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-18
First-choice college and stronger time-management skills to carry forward — that is a win on every level! Kim truly goes beyond just checking boxes, and we love that your family could step back and trust the process. Thank you so much for sharing and congratulations to your son!
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Luke Soles · 1 review · Verified · Experienced 2026-04-18 ·
★★★★★
Kim Shipman review
Throughout the entire process, Mrs Shipman was there with every piece of information I needed, didn’t hesitate to work through frustrating college sites, and spent numerous hours making sure every aspect of my application was as airtight as it could be. She did an amazing job in terms of the way she handled and helped me approach these confusing challenges, and was super easy to work with.
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-18
Numerous hours, frustrating sites, and every last detail accounted for — that kind of dedication is what sets Mrs. Shipman apart. We are so glad she could make such a complex process feel approachable. Wishing you all the best in what comes next!
It made everything super simple and easy. 100% couldn’t have done it without Leslie.
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-18
Simple and easy is exactly what we aim for! Leslie will love hearing this. Wishing you all the best ahead!
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Sam V · 1 review · Verified · Experienced 2026-04-17 ·
★★★★★
My mentor was very sweet and was very…
My mentor was very sweet and was very active in helping me stay on track of all my applications.
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-16
Staying on track across all your applications is no small thing, and we are glad your mentor could make that feel effortless. Thank you for sharing and best of luck with everything ahead!
Hello college is the best of the best! Specifically my counselor Leslie, she helped me through my college process and because of this I am going to my dream college. Her dedication to my journey through this difficult time made it feel so much easier. I am beyond grateful for the time she spent helping me. Leslie is the best!! I 100% recommend using hello college they make the process so seamless.
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-16
Your dream college — congratulations, that is everything! Leslie is going to be so proud. Her dedication to every student she works with is truly unmatched, and it means the world to hear it paid off for you. Thank you for the kind words and best of luck in this exciting next chapter!
Kim is very organized and made sure we were doing all the needed steps. She was also kind and understanding in all of our daughter’s wants. She is very good at understanding what is important to families!
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-16
Understanding what matters most to each family is something Kim does exceptionally well, and it's wonderful to hear that came through for you. So glad she could keep everything on track while honoring your daughter's goals throughout the process. Wishing her all the best ahead!
Kim was super helpful throughout myHello College experience! She was very knowledgeable about the application process and made it so much easier.
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-16
Kim's knowledge of the process really does make all the difference! We are so glad she could simplify things and make the experience a positive one. Thanks for sharing and best of luck with everything ahead!
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Kari P · 1 review · Verified · Experienced 2026-04-17 ·
★★★★★
Missed Admissions Correspondence Due to Incorrect Email Instructions
The main concern I had and why I am giving the overall experience a 3 is because some gentleman somewhere in the process INSISTED that my son use his high school e-mail account to communicate with the college’s. My son told this individual that this was not a good idea because of firewalls in place. The gentleman insisted and instead of getting the acceptance letters via e-mail we had to go track them down ourselves. (And all the other e-mails we should have been getting from the start) After paying $12,000 to avoid mistakes, this is a big issue. When I reached out to Amanda Yoder I was met with what I considered to be a sugary sweet condescending reply that didn’t really take ownership of the issue. I responded to that email saying exactly how I felt. I did receive another email from Amanda apologizing and getting a more direct answer. I appreciated that and wish it would’ve just been that way from the start. Only personal email should be used with any correspondence to any college. The high school or district email should be eliminated from the equational altogether.
On a positive note, our counselor Leslie was the most helpful person and we appreciate her so much.
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-18
We appreciate you flagging this concern. We're sorry for the frustration you experienced regarding email communications with colleges. We understand how important it is to receive timely admissions updates, and we appreciate your honest evaluation. We're reviewing our guidance and processes about email use based on your feedback. We're also glad to hear that Leslie made such a positive impact on your family's experience, and we'll be sure to share your kind words with her. We wish your son all the best in this exciting next chapter.
Kim and the Hello College team provided a great deal of support to our family when my daughter was researching colleges and universities. They also navigated her through the application process, fafsa, and provided an essay coach and tutors for multiple subjects. There was also a financial aid expert that helped us understand how to compare the different schools from that standpoint. Kim was a great point person to help us take advantage of all the services and I would highly recommend her to anyone who is considering Hello College.
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-16
It truly takes a team, and we are so glad Kim could be the anchor that brought it all together for your family! From college research and essays to FAFSA and financial aid comparisons, it sounds like you took full advantage of everything HelloCollege has to offer. Thank you for the recommendation and best of luck to your daughter!
Mrs. Shipman as my counselor has made it a very good experience for me. Many of the necessities I had low motivation for, she encouraged me and helped me complete all of them. Without her help, finishing college applications would have been so much more difficult. I truly am grateful for her help.
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-16
Mrs. Shipman has a special gift for meeting students where they are and pushing them forward with encouragement rather than pressure. We are so glad she could be that source of motivation for you when you needed it most. Thank you for sharing and best of luck with everything ahead!
Hello college was very helpful and knowledgeable. I highly recommend them to assist with the college journey.
Reply from HelloCollege2026-06-16
Thank you for the kind words and the recommendation! We are so glad we could be a helpful part of your college journey. Wishing you all the best ahead!
