Raising Hope pairs motivated New Jersey students with an expert admissions counselor for three full years — turning a confusing process into a clear, step-by-step path to college.
An initiative of Hope for Greater Good Free to apply
Grades 10 – 12
1:1 expert counselor
FAFSA & scholarships
Small, focused cohort
We help every student build a college list around their strengths, faith, family and future plans. No fixed destinations, no preferred partners.
Strong public and regional options close to home — Rutgers, TCNJ, NJIT, Montclair, Rowan, Kean and more.
State flagships, liberal arts colleges and specialised programs wherever the right fit happens to be.
International universities and scholarship pathways for students whose ambitions reach further.
For too many families, the hardest part of college isn’t the work — it’s not knowing where to begin.
Deadlines, essays, portals and requirements pile up fast — often with no one to ask.
FAFSA, CSS Profile and scholarships hide the answer families need most: what will this cost?
Choosing from thousands of schools without guidance turns into guesswork.
Private counselors cost thousands — a barrier for first-generation and immigrant families.
An initiative of Hope for Greater Good, built for first-generation students, new immigrant families and communities without access to private college advising.
Every student gets a roadmap built around their grades, interests and goals — not a generic checklist.
Our in-house consultant brings the strategy that private counseling usually reserves for those who can pay.
Parents stay in the loop through shared updates and a group chat, so support continues at home.
That gap is why we exist. Raising Hope makes elite-level admissions support attainable, so a family’s income never decides how far a student can go.
A structured path through high school, so no milestone is missed and nothing is left to the last minute.
The same support families pay thousands for — delivered through a program built for the students who need it most.
A dedicated counselor who knows your student for all three years.
Course selection, activities and a timeline that builds year over year.
Brainstorming, structure and edits until the story sounds like them.
A testing calendar and prep strategy matched to target schools.
Common App and university submissions reviewed before they go out.
FAFSA and CSS Profile walked through, line by line.
Finding and applying for awards that reduce the final bill.
Families stay informed and involved from day one to decision day.
Built on respect, encouragement, positive challenge and mutual inspiration — with everyone rowing in the same direction.
Spread across grades 10–12 so progress is steady, never overwhelming.
Mostly video, email and phone — plus 2–3 in-person sessions at key decision points.
The same expert for all three years, so context is never lost.
A shared group chat keeps counselor, student and family perfectly aligned.
Private admissions counseling typically runs into the thousands. Hope for Greater Good covers the vast majority of the cost so families don’t have to.
One sliding-scale fee for the full three-year program, set by household income.
Nearly the entire cost of expert counseling is sponsored, so your family’s contribution stays nominal — and never a reason to opt out.
Honest boundaries make strong partnerships. Here’s exactly what to expect from Raising Hope.
Because each student receives deep, individual attention, spots are strictly limited each year.
Students starting 10th grade this fall.
Currently enrolled at a New Jersey school.
Eager to attend college and ready to put in the work.
From an under-resourced background without private guidance.
A parent or guardian actively supporting at home.
We accept applications each summer of a student’s 9th grade year. Selection is competitive — early preparation matters.
Four clear steps between today and the start of your student’s college roadmap.
Summer of 9th grade
Applications assessed for fit and need
Limited offers extended to families
Counseling begins in 10th grade
Three short steps. Once submitted, our team reviews every application personally and follows up by email.
One application today can change what the next decade looks like. Take the first step — we’ll walk the rest of the way with you.
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This program is intended only for students from under-resourced backgrounds who have not had access to private academic guidance or coaching.
If you do not fall into this category, we kindly request that you do not submit an application.