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We help students become college and career ready through our near-peer mentorship model.

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Create an account to get started. You can sign up individually, or if your school works with us, they'll invite you to sign up for free!

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Create an account to get started. You can sign up individually, or if your school works with us, they'll invite you to sign up for free!

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Get matched to your perfect college mentor

Take our matching quiz to find the right college mentor for you. You'll be matched to a mentor based on your preferences for university, major, demographic background & more!

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Get matched to your perfect college mentor

Take our matching quiz to find the right college mentor for you. You'll be matched to a mentor based on your preferences for university, major, demographic background & more!

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Question from our mentor matching quiz

Get matched to your perfect college mentor

Take our matching quiz to find the right college mentor for you. You'll be matched to a mentor based on your preferences for university, major, demographic background & more!

Get Matched
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Book 1:1 Advising Meetings & Chat 24/7

Schedule one-on-one meetings with your college mentor to find best-fit colleges, craft amazing applications, & ask questions about college life. Stay in touch between meetings with 24/7 chat.

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Book 1:1 advising meetings & chat 24/7

Schedule one-on-one meetings with your college mentor to find best-fit colleges, craft stand-out applications, & ask questions about college life. Stay in touch between meetings with 24/7 chat.

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Chat bubbles of conversation between mentor and student

Book 1:1 Advising Meetings & Chat 24/7

Schedule one-on-one meetings with your college mentor to find best-fit colleges, craft amazing applications, & ask questions about college life. Stay in touch between meetings with 24/7 chat.

Book a Meeting

Get fast feedback on college essays & docs

Need help writing & revising your college apps? Our mentors can review your personal statement, supplements, activities sections, resumes, & more. Just submit your doc and get feedback in as fast as 24 hours!

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Get fast feedback on college essays & docs

Need help writing & revising your college apps? Our mentors can review your personal statement, supplements, activities sections, resumes, & more. Just submit your doc and get feedback in as fast as 24 hours!

Submit a Document

Get fast feedback on college essays & admissions documents

Need help writing & revising your college apps? Our mentors can review your personal statement, supplements, activities sections, resumes, & more. Just submit your doc and get feedback in as fast as 24 hours!

Submit a Document

Gain access to our college prep tools & guides

Use our College & Scholarship Search tools, Financial Planning Calculators,& step-by-step college prep guides to achieve your college goals.  

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Gain access to our college prep tools & guides

Use our college & scholarship search tools, financial planning calculators,& step-by-step college prep guides to achieve your college goals.  

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Gain access to our college prep tools & guides

Use our College & Scholarship Search tools, Financial Planning Calculators,& step-by-step college prep guides to achieve your college goals.  

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Chat with CLEO, our AI college advisor

Our AI college counselor, CLEO, knows all about US colleges and admissions data. CLEO can help you find best-fit schools and get the inside scoop on how to get in!

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Chat with CLEO, our AI college advisor

Our AI college counselor, CLEO, knows all about US colleges and admissions data. CLEO can help you find best-fit schools and get the inside scoop on how to get in!

Chat Now

Chat with CLEO, our AI college advisor

Our AI college counselor, CLEO, knows all about US colleges and admissions data. CLEO can help you find best-fit schools and get the inside scoop on how to get in!

Chat Now

Manage deadlines & stay organized with application tracking

Our application tracking feature helps students stay organized amidst the chaos of admissions season. Create custom check lists for each school you're applying to, add tasks & deadlines, and check off items as you get closer to submitting your applications.

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Manage deadlines & stay organized with application tracking

Our application tracking feature helps students stay organized amidst the chaos of admissions season. Create custom check lists for each school you're applying to, add tasks & deadlines, and check off items as you get closer to submitting your applications.

Get Started

Manage deadlines & stay organized with application tracking

Our application tracking feature helps students stay organized amidst the chaos of admissions season. Create custom check lists for each school you're applying to, add tasks & deadlines, and check off items as you get closer to submitting your applications.

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Tuition is expensive enough

College Contact was started by two college students in 2019 to revolutionize the college counseling process. We were discouraged by private college counselors charging thousands of dollars ahead of expensive tuition costs. Our model offers effective advising that fits every budget.

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$60/month
Application Accelerator
$10/month
College
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Free Monthly Advising Meeting ($75 value)
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15% Off  Application Reviews
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Prep Tools
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College Mentor Messaging
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We recommend this plan for:
Students who want to work regularly with a college mentor to craft stand-out college applications. Monthly meetings keep students on track and an extra 15% off additional meetings and application editing provides affordable additional support.
For $60/mo this plan includes:
  • Free monthly advising meeting ($75 value)
  • 15% off all additional meetings and essay & application edits
  • Full college prep tool access -- scholarship search, college search, application progress tracking, & more
  • Mentor messaging for communication between meetings
  • Weekly newsletter with college info, tips, & tricks!
We recommend this plan for:
Students who want to apply to college independently. This plan provides access to our self-study tools and the ability to schedule meetings and submit application components for feedback on an as-needed basis.
For $10/mo this plan includes:
  • Full college prep tool access -- scholarship search, college search, application progress tracking, & more
  • Messaging to communicate with mentors
  • Ability to book meetings ($75/hr) and submit essays ($25-$50/ea) at full price
  • Weekly newsletter with college info, tips, & tricks
We recommended this plan for:
Students looking to purchase advising meetings & essay editing on an as-needed basis. Younger students in grades 7-10 and parents who want to learn more about the college process through our weekly newsletter.
For FREE this plan includes:
  • Mentor messaging to connect with mentors on platform
  • Ability to book meetings ($75/hr) and submit essays ($25-$50/ea) at full price.
  • Weekly newsletter with college info, tips, & tricks!
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Students Assisted
86%
Accepted into 1st choice
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Universities Represented
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Students Assisted
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Accepted into 1st choice
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What our families say about us...

Hi! I worked with Abby and I got in early decision to my number one school. Claremont McKenna. Thank you for all your help!

Krish

I met one-on-one with a counselor to boost my activities section, as well as had editing to my personal statement. It worked and I got into my top choice!

Sarah

I came to my mentor struggling with coming up with a concrete essay topic. After the 1st ZOOM meeting, I had a solid essay outline. He offered great advice and was very honest about your essay and the college process in general. I've seen a large improvement in myself.

Rob

My mentor and I accomplished so much in the one session. I would recommend this to anyone

Katie

College Contact introduced me to the college process. Through this, I was able to remain on top of all of my applications while I was still submitting them. Now, it has helped me in calming my nerves as I began to receive my college decisions.

Samantha

The edits that Angel left me on my essay were very professional and gave me some great constructive criticism! I needed that push to really write a good essay and i am so glad i submitted my draft to this business! thank you!

Jessica

Loved working with these individuals!! Great experience and would HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Cambyll

As someone who had 22 college applications, College Contact helped me stay on track, while helping me be thorough and keep an edge to my applications. If you're going to go with anyone, I would recommend College Contact. Also 10/10 on communication and customer service :)

Chloe

My mentor really helped me through the application process from top to bottom!

Cooper

College Contact is a great affordable way for students going through the admissions process to get their essays edited by very experienced and efficient counselors!

Immel

Hi! I worked with Abby and I got in early decision to my number one school. Claremont McKenna. Thank you for all your help!

Krish

I met one-on-one with a counselor to boost my activities section, as well as had editing to my personal statement. It worked and I got into my top choice!

Sarah

I came to my mentor struggling with coming up with a concrete essay topic. After the 1st ZOOM meeting, I had a solid essay outline. He offered great advice and was very honest about your essay and the college process in general. I've seen a large improvement in myself.

Rob

My mentor and I accomplished so much in the one session. I would recommend this to anyone

Katie

College Contact introduced me to the college process. Through this, I was able to remain on top of all of my applications while I was still submitting them. Now, it has helped me in calming my nerves as I began to receive my college decisions.

Samantha

The edits that Angel left me on my essay were very professional and gave me some great constructive criticism! I needed that push to really write a good essay and i am so glad i submitted my draft to this business! thank you!

Jessica

Loved working with these individuals!! Great experience and would HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Cambyll

As someone who had 22 college applications, College Contact helped me stay on track, while helping me be thorough and keep an edge to my applications. If you're going to go with anyone, I would recommend College Contact. Also 10/10 on communication and customer service :)

Chloe

My mentor really helped me through the application process from top to bottom!

Cooper

College Contact is a great affordable way for students going through the admissions process to get their essays edited by very experienced and efficient counselors!

Immel

Rohan was amazing! He made very helpful edits and has great insight on my topic..

Jaylin

Your review of my essays and suggestions really helped me elevate my story and stand out. I believe my essays were the reason I got into schools like UC Davis and UC Irvine when so many were rejected this year.

Elan

College Contact has taken away 80% of the stress in our household. I have to say this has been one of the best things that we have offered our son during this process.

Susan

Anya Gupta was the BEST!!! She was so nice to work with and provided me with so much guidance while keeping things positive and helped me get into my schools!

Meleni

Diya was super fast and helpful, almost every comment was meaningful and there were so many in a good way. I also really appreciated the positive reinforcment.

Avery

My mentor Thomas helped me shorten my essay and effectively combine sentences. He gave me great insight into what college admissions counselors look for in essays and told me how I could use examples of my impacts to make them more interested. He was great!

Caity

I got into my first choice program and school! I was accepted, and committed, to Sacred Heart University in the MSPAS physician assistant program. They only accept 42 students and I will go right through without having to apply for grad school. Thank you so much for thinking of me and for your help!

Jillian

 Isabella was incredibly helpful in editing and revising both my Common App essay and Cornell supplements. Her unique perspective as an English major at Cornell really enhanced the quality of all pieces of writing submitted for review.

Alexander

I got into my top choice at Washington University in St Louis (WashU) for a premed track. Thanks so much for your help with the application process I really appreciate it.

Chhavi

Every mentor I worked with was absolutely amazing and provided me with unique and wonderful advice. I truly learned so much from each and every mentor and they made such an impact on my journey.

Meleni

Rohan was amazing! He made very helpful edits and has great insight on my topic..

Jaylin

Your review of my essays and suggestions really helped me elevate my story and stand out. I believe my essays were the reason I got into schools like UC Davis and UC Irvine when so many were rejected this year.

Elan

College Contact has taken away 80% of the stress in our household. I have to say this has been one of the best things that we have offered our son during this process.

Susan

Anya Gupta was the BEST!!! She was so nice to work with and provided me with so much guidance while keeping things positive and helped me get into my schools!

Meleni

Diya was super fast and helpful, almost every comment was meaningful and there were so many in a good way. I also really appreciated the positive reinforcment.

Avery

My mentor Thomas helped me shorten my essay and effectively combine sentences. He gave me great insight into what college admissions counselors look for in essays and told me how I could use examples of my impacts to make them more interested. He was great!

Caity

I got into my first choice program and school! I was accepted, and committed, to Sacred Heart University in the MSPAS physician assistant program. They only accept 42 students and I will go right through without having to apply for grad school. Thank you so much for thinking of me and for your help!

Jillian

 Isabella was incredibly helpful in editing and revising both my Common App essay and Cornell supplements. Her unique perspective as an English major at Cornell really enhanced the quality of all pieces of writing submitted for review.

Alexander

I got into my top choice at Washington University in St Louis (WashU) for a premed track. Thanks so much for your help with the application process I really appreciate it.

Chhavi

Every mentor I worked with was absolutely amazing and provided me with unique and wonderful advice. I truly learned so much from each and every mentor and they made such an impact on my journey.

Meleni

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