HelloCollege

Career coach · Oak Brook, IL · in person and virtual

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Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
College Admissions Counseling
students and families navigating college admissions		 personalized mentoring · strategic individualized planning · access to applicant platform · educational curriculum · resources covering admissions process $180 to $300
College Admissions Counseling Package
students and families seeking extensive support throughout application process		 ongoing support · test prep · vocational exploration · essay coaching · scholarship help on request
Hourly College Counseling
families seeking specific questions answered or application help		 1 session · hourly consultation · guidance on college application process $180 to $300
College Essay Services
students needing help with college essays		 essay writing assistance · essay review · essay coaching on request
Academic Tutoring
students needing academic support		 subject tutoring · academic skill development on request
SAT Tutoring
students preparing for SAT		 test preparation · strategies for SAT on request
ACT Tutoring
students preparing for ACT		 test preparation · strategies for ACT on request
College Budgeting & Financing Consultation
students and families needing financial planning for college		 financial aid guidance · student loans advice · scholarship search strategies · FAFSA/CSS profile workshops · budget and loan analysis on request

As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersyesyesnononono
Job search strategyyesyesnononono
Career direction and changeyesyesnononono
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandyesyesnononono

How they work

Process
Initial consultation to determine goals and needs · Develop a personalized college list with risk tiers · Strategic planning using S.A.F.E. methodology · Essay coaching and application assistance · Interview preparation · Financial aid and budgeting guidance
Before coaching
journalist, journalism

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Interviews3 to 6 hours of practice out loud per interview process. Callings can prepare you for each job you track.Early rounds in a format you know.Final rounds, panels, a new kind of role, or you tend to freeze.
Job searchA target list, a weekly plan and steady outreach. Callings builds the weekly plan and tracks every application, free.Interviews are coming in.Three months without traction, or a senior search that runs on your network.
Career directionWeeks of reading and conversations about roles that fit. Callings can show your strengths and the pay for each role.You already have two or three target roles.You do not know what comes next, or you want structure and a formal assessment.

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Questions to ask before hiring

  1. Do you write it yourself, how many revision rounds are included, and do I keep editable files? (done-for-you writing)
  2. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  3. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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