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

Looking for a graduate who can spend an hour a week reviewing Gabriela's essays until August.

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Gabriela Valentina Oprea
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Iași
I'm Gabriela, 19, 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 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 August. 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. I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
effort
1 hour a week
format
Online or by phone
skills
university experience, essay feedback

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People who offered to help

  • Mauricio P. García 🇪🇸

    I live about 14 km from Iași. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.

  • Satomi Junko Masuda 🇯🇵 Accepted

    I live about 20 km from Iași. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

  • Thomas Kirby 🇬🇧

    I live about 15 km from Iași. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.

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2.5(4 reviews)

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  • Renu Pramila Regmi🇳🇵Verified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Nicholas W. Hatfield🇳🇿Verified donor
    Made me feel heard

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

  • Karanja Daniel Githinji🇹🇿Verified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Rahul C. Grewal🇮🇳Verified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    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.

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  • Nilesh G. DeshmukhAddress verified

    Good luck, Gabriela. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care

    • Thanks for sharing this. Looking forward to the next update. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Love from Kampala.

      • Joshua K. VanceAddress verified

        Hope things get better soon, Gabriela. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best

        • Keep going. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Bucaramanga

          • hang in there. Hope you get there. Greetings from Moscow.

            • So sorry you're going through this, Gabriela. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. God bless.

              • Sending love, Gabriela. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless

                • Shared it with a few friends. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Dallas.

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