Connect Your Student to College
College Contact provides 1:1 near-peer college advising to help your student prepare, apply, and transition to college.
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How We Support Students & Parents
We provide your family with highly effective, enjoyable, and affordable admissions counseling. Having edited thousands of admissions essays and worked with over 2,000 students, our undergraduate mentors are ready to help your student achieve their personal and academic goals.
Students are matched with undergraduate mentors based on preferences for university, major, & background. Working with a relatable mentor makes students excited to engage during advising meetings!
How It Works
Our mentors are the best of the best. Each mentor undergoes a rigorous interview process & gets trained on our proprietary college prep curriculum to insure your student gets top notch help.
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Our affordable pricing plans provide students and families with top-tier admissions support for a quarter of typical advising costs. College is already expensive, getting there shouldn’t be!
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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
Our students have been accepted to 150+ universities
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How Does College Contact Work?
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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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Students are matched to their best-fit mentor
Our near-peer model connects high schoolers to current undergraduate mentors who are trained under our certification program. Our matching quiz connects students to mentors based on preferences for school, major, and demographics - which makes them highly relatable!
Get Matched1:1 Virtual Meetings & 24/7 Chat Provide Constant Support
Students use one-on-one meetings to find best-fit colleges, craft stand-out applications, & ask questions about college life. They use 24/7 chat to stay in touch between meetings.
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Students receive fast essay & document feedback
Does your student need help writing & revising their college apps? Our mentors review personal statements, supplements, activities sections, resumes, & more. Submit their docs and get feedback in as fast as 24 hours!
Submit an EssayAccess college prep guides & tools
You & your student can use our college & scholarship search tools, financial planning calculators,& step-by-step college prep guides to make plans & achieve their college goals.
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Chat with CLEO our AI College Advisor for the inside scoop on college admissions data
Our AI college counselor, CLEO, knows all about US colleges and admissions data. CLEO can help find best-fit schools and provide the inside scoop on how to get in!
Chat NowManage application deadlines & stay organized with checklists
Our application tracking feature helps students stay organized amidst the chaos of admissions season. Use our library of pre-made checklists and create custom ones too. Add tasks & deadlines, and check off items as the time to submit approaches!
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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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Prep Tools
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.
- 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!
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.
- 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
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.
- 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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