HelloCollege Tutoring Program Drives Strong Results Since Integration, Students Average +150 SAT Points and +5 ACT Points

OAK BROOK, Ill., Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HelloCollege, a national leader in college counseling and preparation, announced strong results from its tutoring services, fully integrated into the company's core offerings in January 2024. Since then, students have averaged +150 SAT and +5 ACT point gains, highlighting the impact of HelloCollege's full-service approach. Students starting below 1260 SAT or 21 ACT saw even greater improvements with +170 and +7 points.

HelloCollege's tutoring success is powered by a team of 20 highly experienced educators — representing 160 years of combined teaching and test-prep expertise. Unlike many firms that rely on transient or gig-based instructors, HelloCollege's tutors are part of an in-house, W-2 team, ensuring consistency, accountability, and alignment with each student's broader college plan.

"One-on-one tutoring is powerful because it builds confidence step by step, while also fostering mentorship and executive functioning skills that translate well beyond the classroom," said Ian Simon, Director of Tutoring at HelloCollege.

By incorporating tutoring directly into family packages alongside counseling, essay coaching, and test prep, HelloCollege has created a more comprehensive model that meets both academic and emotional needs. Tutoring has quickly become the company's fastest-growing service, achieving more than 260% year-over-year growth since its integration.

The results highlight the strength of HelloCollege's holistic model:

• +150 average SAT increase (best increase: 350 points)
• +5 average ACT increase (best increase: 10 points)
• 82% of students admitted to a reach school
• 93% admitted to one of their top three choices
• 99% reporting less stress and greater confidence
• 100% say HelloCollege kept them organized and on track

With a 4.9-star Google rating, more than 4,000 families guided, and 97% client retention, HelloCollege continues to build deep, long-term relationships that go beyond admissions—preparing students for college success and career readiness.

About HelloCollege
Founded in 2012 by Northwestern alum and first-generation college graduate Kevin Krebs, HelloCollege is a national college counseling firm helping families navigate admissions with confidence. Its team-based approach spans counseling, tutoring, essay coaching, test prep, and financial aid strategy, guiding over 4,000 students and educating 100,000+ families nationwide. Recognized by Forbes as a Best College Admissions Consultant of 2025, HelloCollege delivers proven results that boost acceptance odds, reduce costs, and ease family stress.

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