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

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

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Marcelo Thiago Gonçalves
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Caruaru
I'm Marcelo, 17, in Year 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 civil engineering. I have a distinction 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 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. 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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  • Gita Yanti Handoko

    Hope it all works out. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted

    • Meet A. Gokhale

      Thanks for sharing this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. Take care

      • Satria Dimas SetiawanAddress verified

        Wishing you peace. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.

        • Wesley TorresID verified

          Best of luck. Hope this works out for you. Love from Houston.

          • Kiara B. Khanna

            Stay strong, Marcelo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Caruaru.

            • Kouki Fujita

              Sending strength, Marcelo. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to New Orleans so I could bring a meal. Love from Arusha

              • Geeta C. Jat

                Wishing you the best. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.

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