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A college application mentor for Alka, first in the family to apply

A mentor for applications, essays and scholarships for a motivated first-generation student.

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Alka R. Walia
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Mysuru
I'm Alka, 16, in Year 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 biomedical science. I have a top-of-class average, I volunteer at my mosque 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 November. 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. Thanks for being kind about this.
effort
1 hour a week
format
Online or by phone
skills
university experience, essay feedback
#mentoring#first-generation#applications#education

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  • Shivam N. Thakur

    Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Glendale.

    • Tariq Haris HashmiPhoto verified

      hope things get better soon. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Mysuru

      • Gregory L. Lee

        Praying for you. Hope you get there. After 12 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

        • Allison M. Grant

          Wishing you peace, Alka. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Mysuru

          • Antônia Regina Batista

            Take care, Alka. I hope things turn around soon. God bless.

            • Emine Gizem Yavuz

              Wishing you the best. Study hard! Don't give up

              • Fani Elsa Simanjuntak

                You're not alone, Alka. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Ibadan

                • Thabisa W. Davids

                  Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Mangaluru this morning.

                  • Thabo F. Cloete

                    Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from London.

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