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A college application mentor for Ali, first in the family to apply
A mentor for applications, essays and scholarships for a motivated first-generation student.
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I'm Ali, 17, in Grade 12. My parents work long hours and didn't go to university, so there's no one at home who can help me understand applications, deadlines or financial aid. I'd like to study computer science.
I have a distinction average, I volunteer at an after-school program and I have a draft of my personal statement. What I need is someone to read my essays, tell me honestly what's weak, and explain how scholarships work.
I'm looking for an hour a week until October. We can do it by video from anywhere. My mother will be at home during every call, and the school counselor knows about this request.
Thanks for reading. It took me a long time to ask.
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- effort
- 1 hour a week
- format
- Online or by phone
- skills
- university experience, essay feedback
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study hard! It's not much but it's yours. All the best.
thanks for sharing this. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in San Jose donated after I showed her your page. Take care
Thinking of you and your family, Ali. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Houston this morning.
Sending strength, Ali. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Mysuru
sending strength. Hope you get there. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Multan
thanks for sharing this. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Cluj-Napoca.
Hope this works out for you. I hope October is when things finally get easier. All the best!
sending love, Ali. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Shared this with my family. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Multan
Hope things get better soon. Study hard! This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Ekurhuleni.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Port Harcourt.
sending strength, Ali. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless
keep going, Ali. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Warangal.
hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Dar es Salaam donated after I showed her your page. Love from Dar es Salaam.
Rooting for you, Ali. Study hard! We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless.