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

Annabelle will be the first in the family to apply to university and needs someone who knows the process.

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Annabelle M. Weber
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Austin
I'm Annabelle, 19, in Form 6. 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 civil engineering. I have a top-of-class 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. You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
effort
1 hour a week
format
Online or by phone
skills
university experience, essay feedback

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People who offered to help

  • Kamrul Rafiq Rahman ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ID verified

    I'm a volunteer driver and I'm free on Tuesdays. Happy to help

  • Imani Eunice Ochieng ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช

    i live about 6 km from Austin. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

  • Aarรณn E. Treviรฑo ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Accepted

    i live about 10 km from Austin. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.

  • Jordan E. Hopkins ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

    I live about 7 km from Austin. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Flexible on timing.

  • Mehul L. Bhavsar ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ID verified

    I live about 7 km from Austin. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need

  • Joseph C. Cooper ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ

    I live about 13 km from Austin. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need! Flexible on timing.

  • Ki-tae Hyun-woo Bae ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Accepted

    my cousin went through something similar so this one hit home. Happy to help in person if that works. Can bring a friend.

  • Maria C. Concepcion ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ Accepted

    I can give 5 hours a week for a month. Let me know how to start. Can bring a friend.

Reviews

2.9(10 reviews)

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  • Dฦฐฦกng Ha๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Went above and beyond

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Pieter F. Moodley๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Maya Lubis๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified helper
    Professional and kind

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Itzel N. Vega๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝVerified helper
    Changed my perspective

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Wiktoria Grabowski๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑVerified helper
    Went above and beyond

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Ankit T. Goyal๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Zara Raza๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐVerified helper
    Changed my perspective

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Queen Nwachukwu๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified helper
    Exceptional service

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Lucy Mosley๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Exceptional service

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Mussa Ssemwogerere๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • Rooting for you. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. I hope October is when things finally get easier.

    • Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 7 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything

      • so sorry you're going through this, Annabelle. Hope you get there. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Epe

        • Best of luck, Annabelle. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Take care.

          • Hope it all works out, Annabelle. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

            • Rooting for you. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

              • Aleena Ayesha WarraichAddress verifiedPhoto verified

                Hang in there, Annabelle. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too

                • Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Put this on a community board in Toronto this morning. Take care

                  • take care. Study hard! Thinking of Austin.

                    • Sending love. Shared this with my family. Take care

                      • Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Take care

                        • Good luck, Annabelle. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Kampala.

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