MentoringEducation & school
A college application mentor for Jiro, first in the family to apply
Looking for a graduate who can spend an hour a week reviewing Jiro's essays until October.
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I'm Jiro, 19, in my final year of high school. 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 public health.
I have a 3.9 average, I volunteer at the local library 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.
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- effort
- 1 hour a week
- format
- Online or by phone
- skills
- university experience, essay feedback
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- Kathleen T. Pineda 🇵🇭
i live about 10 km from Shinjuku. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.
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you're not alone, Jiro. This could happen to any of us.
Thinking of you and your family, Jiro. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 26 people at work
Sending good thoughts, Jiro. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.
Thinking of you. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Wishing you peace, Jiro. Shared this with my family. Love from Yonkers.
Looking forward to the next update. After 18 years in accounting I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Blessings.
Rooting for you, Jiro. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Shinjuku.
Wishing you the best. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. After 16 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Wishing you the best. Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours. God bless
Stay strong, Jiro. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless