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

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

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Lourdes D. Castro
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Quezon City
I'm Lourdes, 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 biomedical science. I have a top-of-class 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 November. 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. Thank you so much.
effort
1 hour a week
format
Online or by phone
skills
university experience, essay feedback
#mentoring#first-generation#applications#education

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  • Nabirye Anyango Mollel 🇰🇪

    I live about 18 km from Quezon City. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need

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  • Faisal Zeeshan Rehman🇵🇰Verified helper
    Changed my perspective

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Deborah D. Valdez🇬🇧Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Rowan F. Chambers🇳🇿Verified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    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.

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  • Omar Rashed Dutta

    Thinking of you. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Badagry.

    • Duygu Ayşe Yalçın

      hope it all works out, Lourdes. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.

      • Jorge F. Jiménez

        Wishing you the best, Lourdes. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

        • Samuel A. WhiteID verified

          Wishing you the best. Study hard! It's not much but it's yours.

          • Ping Tao Fang

            Thanks for sharing this, Lourdes. This could happen to any of us. Take care.

            • Matthew B. Evans

              wishing you the best, Lourdes. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Rome this morning. Love from Rome.

              • Bagus Santoso

                Sending good thoughts, Lourdes. Gave what I could, wish it was more

                • Florence Beatrice Kipchoge

                  So sorry you're going through this, Lourdes. Looking forward to the next update. Love from San Jose

                  • Valentina Jefferson

                    Good luck. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out

                    • Madeline K. Bridges

                      wishing you peace, Lourdes. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Brampton but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Quezon City

                      • Monique M. Grant

                        gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 40 people at work. Take care.

                        • Ganesh E. Chavan

                          sending love, Lourdes. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

                          • Peng Ming Yuan

                            Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

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