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

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

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Bích Oanh Truong
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Los Angeles
I'm Bích, 16, 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 journalism. I have a 3.7 average, I volunteer at a food pantry 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. Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
effort
1 hour a week
format
Online or by phone
skills
university experience, essay feedback
#mentoring#first-generation#applications#education

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  • Madelyn G. Cortez 🇺🇸

    I live about 17 km from Los Angeles. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.

  • Emiliano T. Martínez 🇺🇸

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

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  • Chinmay E. Ranade

    Take care. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 27 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

    • Wanida Anong Buranasiri

      You're not alone, Bích. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care

      • Taghreed Lubna Rahman

        Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Jacksonville

        • Sajib Jahid Howlader

          So sorry you're going through this, Bích. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. I hope October is when things finally get easier.

          • Parvathi F. Krishnan

            Thanks for sharing this, Bích. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless

            • Eva J. Davis

              Rooting for you. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Newcastle

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