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

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

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Padma C. Sivakumar
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Mangaluru
I'm Padma, 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 economics. I have a 3.7 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 January. 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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  • Björn Ã…berg

    Hope things get better soon, Padma. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Mangaluru

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