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College Contact provides 1:1 near-peer college advising to help your student prepare, apply, and transition to college.

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Colleges have admitted our students

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Acceptance rate into top choice school

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Students helped by College Contact

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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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

Our students have been accepted to 150+ universities

Stanford University
UC Irvine
UC Los Angeles
UC Berkeley
University of Washington
Washington University
University of Southern California
Claremont Mckenna College
UT Austin
Rice University
Vanderbilt University
University of Chicago
University of Michigan
Northwestern University
Carnegie Mellon University
University of Virginia
UNC Chapel Hill
Georgetown University
Duke University
Johns Hopkins University
University of Pennsylvania
Columbia University
Colgate University
Cornell University
Swarthmore College
New York University
Princeton University
Harvard University
Brown University
Yale University
MIT
Tufts University
University of Oregon
UC Davis
UC Santa Cruz
UC Santa Barbara
San Diego State University
UC San Diego
Arizona State University
University of Arizona
UT Austin
Texas State University
UT San Antonio
Texas A&M University
Colorado State University
UC Boulder
UC Colorado Springs
University of Idaho
Montana State University
Louisiana State University
University of North Texas
Kansas University
Iowa State University
Purdue University
Indiana University
University of Mississippi
University of Tennessee Nashville
Univesity of Alabama
University of Illinois
University of Minnesota
UW Madison
Michigan State University
University of Michigan
Cincinnati University
Ohio University
University of Georgia
James madison University
Virginia Tech
Virginia Commonwealth University
George Mason University
Old Dominion University
UNC Chape Hill
NC State University
University of South Carolina
Clemson University
College of Charleston
University of North Florida
University of Florida
University of South Florida
Western Washington University
Eastern Washington University
Portland State University
Oregon State University
Oregon Tech
Montana State University
Colorado School of Mines
University of Northern Coloado
UT San Antonio
Texas State University
UT Dallas
Texas Southern Univesity
Texas A&M University Commerce
Middle Tennessee State University
Illinois Tech
Ball State University
West Virginia University
Florida Atlantic University
Florida Gulf Coast University
West Chester University
Rutgers University
SUNY Freedonia
SUNY Binghamton
SUNY Brockport
SUNY Albany
Southern Connecticut University
University of Massachusetts
University of New Hampshire
University of Puget Sound
Whitman College
Gonzaga University
University of San Diego
Chapman University
Grand Canyon University
Trinity University
Baylor University
Southern Methodist University
Dallas Baptist University
Paul Quinn College
Texas Christian University
St. Olaf College
St. Catherine University
Belmont University
Denison University
Johnson & Wales University
Wake Forest University
Elon University
University of Miami
New York University
Drexel University
Pepperdine University
Villanova University
Syracuse University
Northeastern University
Boston University
Whitman University

Meet Some of Our Mentors

Emefa Dake
Harvard University
Nicolas Rios
UNC Chapel Hill
Anika Nallur
Georgia Tech
Vincent Chen
UC Berkeley
Charlotte Burgess
University of Virginia
Aarav Raina
Northwestern University
Isabela Perez
Cornell University
Alan Hodzic
University of Florida
Karen Garcia
Yale University
Jackson Requarth
University of Alabama
Nicole Kiama
University of Wisconsiin Madison
Zavier Foster
Princetone University
Angela Magana
UC Berkeley
Tighe Russell
Boston College
Aminah Attaras
UC Los Angeles
Eduardo Calderon
Villanova University
Shraya Patel
Georgia Tech
Spencer Benjamin
UC San Diego
Emefa Dake
Harvard University
Nicolas Rios
UNC Chapel Hill
Anika Nallur
Georgia Tech
Vincent Chen
UC Berkeley
Charlotte Burgess
University of Virginia
Aarav Raina
Northwestern University
Isabela Perez
Cornell University
Alan Hodzic
University of Florida
Karen Garcia
Yale University
Jackson Requarth
University of Alabama
Nicole Kiama
University of Wisconsiin Madison
Zavier Foster
Princetone University
Angela Magana
UC Berkeley
Tighe Russell
Boston College
Aminah Attaras
UC Los Angeles
Eduardo Calderon
Villanova University
Shraya Patel
Georgia Tech
Spencer Benjamin
UC San Diego
Emefa Dake
Harvard University
Nicolas Rios
UNC Chapel Hill
Anika Nallur
Georgia Tech
Vincent Chen
UC Berkeley
Charlotte Burgess
University of Virginia
Aarav Raina
Northwestern University
Isabela Perez
Cornell University
Alan Hodzic
University of Florida
Karen Garcia
Yale University
Jackson Requarth
University of Alabama
Nicole Kiama
University of Wisconsiin Madison
Zavier Foster
Princetone University
Angela Magana
UC Berkeley
Tighe Russell
Boston College
Eduardo Calderon
Villanova University
Shraya Patel
Georgia Tech
Ali Dada
UC San Diego

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How Does College Contact Work?

Sign up with your school or on your own

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!

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1:1 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!

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Access 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!

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Manage 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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$60/month
Application Accelerator
$10/month
College
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Free Monthly Advising Meeting ($75 value)
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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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College Contact co-founders Sophie & Leah