Sara Goggin Y.
Hello College Saved My Sanity
Hello College saved my sanity. I am a single mom with two teens, working anywhere from 1–3 jobs at any given time. Freshman year was a battle just trying to convince my daughter to sign up for a club. On a fluke, I answered an email about a “college list” (I had zero idea what that even was), and Hello College was there to rescue me. Raymond was truly the highlight of Taylor’s high school experience — and honestly, mine too. Not only did Tay end up creating and starting her very own club at LT, she overachieved in so many areas. Raymond even found free Harvard summer classes that Tay could take for credit. He helped set her up for success with college while taking so much pressure off me. There was never overwhelm with essays because she was paired with a dedicated essay tutor who kept her on schedule and accountable every step of the way. Sue Nelson also walked me through the FAFSA and CSS applications MULTIPLE times, answering every question with incredible patience and kindness. My son was much slower to think about the future, let alone prepare for college. Hello College met with me personally, and together we developed a less traditional path that has been exactly what Ryan needed. He has built a wonderful relationship with Ian, their executive functioning and tech guru, learning study hacks, organizational tools, and systems that truly work for him. His counselor, Don, has such a calm, steady approach that immediately relaxes Ryan while still getting him excited about his future. My experience with Hello College has absolutely been worth every penny.
Response from HelloCollegeMay 13, 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Stories like yours are exactly why we do what we do. We’re so grateful that Raymond, Sue Nelson, Ian, and Don were able to support both Taylor and Ryan in ways that felt personal, encouraging, and impactful. It means the world to hear that HelloCollege could help ease the stress of the college process while helping your students grow in confidence and find paths that truly fit them. Thank you for trusting us with such an important journey — we’re cheering your family on every step of the way!




