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A college application mentor for Jakob, 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 Jakob, 18, 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 biomedical science.
I have a 3.9 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 September. 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.
Glad we found this place.
- effort
- 1 hour a week
- format
- Online or by phone
- skills
- university experience, essay feedback
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I live about 14 km from Freiburg. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need! Happy to chat first.
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Rooting for you, Jakob. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Freiburg.
Hope it all works out. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 25 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best
So sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Seongnam this morning.
thinking of you and your family. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Davao City
Hope it all works out. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Freiburg.
You're not alone, Jakob. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
Hope it all works out. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. All the best.
Good luck, Jakob. This could happen to any of us. I hope September is when things finally get easier.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Freiburg.
hang in there, Jakob. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
hang in there. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. All the best.
Thanks for sharing this, Jakob. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Durham.
Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Love from Hanoi