What makes College Connected Special?
College Connected was founded in 2023 by Alexander Poll and Santiago Obando, both now graduates from the University of Texas. The two firmly believed in educational equality and understood the complex and often opaque aspects of the college admissions process. Empowered to change this reality, College Connected was born in an effort to close this gap in the admissions process.
College Connected differentiates itself by using vetted top-performing current college students as mentors in the application process. This allows clients to receive cutting edge consulting and stay up to date on the constantly-changing application process and weightings.
College Connected also prides itself on its affordability-first values, working hard to optimize affordable services and scholarship opportunities for all families applying to our programs.
A majority of clientele are first-generation, low/middle income, and/or immigrants. These are groups that have been historically underserved and College Connected has proudly successfully executed dozens of client interactions, landing students at one of their top three choices for college 87% of the time.
Founding Team
Meet the Founders
Santi and Alex are two recent college graduates on a mission to empower students worldwide in their college admissions journey. Our passion lies in transforming the college application process, making it a seamless and rewarding journey for students. As recent graduates, we’ve personally experienced the challenges and complexities that come with navigating both the admissions process and the journey through an undergraduate education.
Having faced the struggles, doubts, and uncertainties firsthand, we are driven to make a difference. Together, we’ve assembled an exceptional team of mentors who are eager to provide personalized guidance tailored to your unique aspirations. Each member of our team has successfully gained admission to their desired schools, and they are excited to share their knowledge and experiences with you.
At College Connected, we understand the importance of personalized mentorship, and we are committed to providing the support and guidance you need to excel in your academic journey. With us, you’re not just another student; you’re part of our family, and we are here to empower you every step of the way.
Let’s embark on this transformative college admissions journey together!
Why Us
A college education is becoming increasingly crucial in our rapidly advancing world. However, College admissions can be a difficult and stressful area for parents and students alike to traverse. With the recent spike in overall applications at top universities, limited admission spots, and growing application requirements, applying anywhere can feel nothing short of overwhelming.
This is where College Connected can help. By utilizing student mentors who just successfully completed the college application process at their target university, you can set your child up for success in the admissions process. This not only gives you an edge over other similarly qualified students but also comes at a fraction of the cost of traditional private college admissions consultants.
So what are you waiting for? Sign up and discover which of our brilliant mentors is right for you!
Our Value Proposition
College Mentors
Our exceptionally talented mentors allow us to offer industry-leading services. Their recency of admissions paired with their demonstrated success allows them to share highly-relevant application weightings and areas of importance. Mentor’s profiles paired with high-quality College Connected training and onboarding programs puts our mentors on par with admissions experts in the industry at a fraction of the cost.
Resources
In addition to our catered mentor resources, we provide a plethora of information surrounding college admissions. You will find an open blog where you may post questions and find profiles for colleges detailing admissions timelines and general information, and blog posts curated by our talented marketing team to keep you in the loop on educational trends worldwide.
Support Teams
At College Connected we want to provide services and support for every step of the college admissions process. In addition to our flagship programs with vetted mentors we offer standardized test prep programs, essay revisions, subject tutoring, and more.
