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

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

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Naana Jemima Mensah
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Accra
I'm Naana, 17, 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 economics. 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 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
#mentoring#first-generation#applications#education

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  • Junaid Tariq Zardari 🇵🇰

    I live about 10 km from Accra. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Can bring a friend.

  • Moumita Sabina Roy 🇬🇧

    i live about 7 km from Accra. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.

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  • Majid Kamal Abbas

    Keep going, Naana. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Accra.

    • Hetal K. Apte

      Thanks for sharing this, Naana. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Fort Worth this morning.

      • Nirmala Aarati Pun

        Sending good thoughts, Naana. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day

        • Nimra Nimra GillPhoto verified

          So sorry you're going through this, Naana. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

          • Titilayo Favour Kalu

            Take care, Naana. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Columbus.

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