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Don’t Miss the Right School: How to Build Your Custom College List

May 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET

A college list that’s too short leaves options on the table. One that’s too long wastes everyone’s time. And one built on the wrong criteria? That’s how students end up transferring.

For NSHSS families, the key question isn’t simply “What are the best colleges?” but rather “Which colleges are the best fit for this student?”

The S.A.F.E. method gives NSHSS families a structured, repeatable way to evaluate colleges across the four areas that matter most, so every school on your list is there for a reason, and no great option gets overlooked.

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What you will learn:

Build a balanced college list with the right number of schools, knowing no great option got overlooked

Understand what colleges are actually looking for and which ones are realistic targets

Get a clear picture of what you’ll really pay before you fall in love with a school

Learn how college choice shapes career outcomes and long-term earning potential

Identify colleges that are strong academic, social, and financial fits

Discover great schools you may not have considered

Avoid the most common college list mistakes families make

At HelloCollege’s 60-minute workshops, our experts empower your family with the knowledge to take control of college planning, from class and activity choices to tutoring to essays and college applications.

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Meet the speaker:

Kevin Krebs | Founder and Managing Director

Kevin Krebs is the Founder and Managing Director of HelloCollege and a nationally recognized college admissions expert with more than two decades of experience. Kevin has mentored tens of thousands of families and leads workshops reaching students nationwide. He is the creator of the proprietary S.A.F.E. framework, which helps students evaluate colleges beyond prestige alone, and his insights have been featured on NPR’s The 1A, PBS, CEOWORLD Magazine, Authority Magazine, and American Entrepreneur with Kevin Harrington, an original Shark on Shark Tank.