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A college application mentor for Ricardo, first in the family to apply
Ricardo will be the first in the family to apply to university and needs someone who knows the process.
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I'm Ricardo, 18, 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 3.9 average, I volunteer at an after-school program 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.
Thanks for being kind about this.
- effort
- 1 hour a week
- format
- Online or by phone
- skills
- university experience, essay feedback
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People who offered to help
- Sajib Habib Bhuiyan 🇮🇳
i live about 10 km from Arlington. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need! Flexible on timing.
- Kimberly G. Clark 🇺🇸
I live about 10 km from Arlington. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.
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Hope things get better soon, Ricardo. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Arlington
Sending strength. Shared this with my family. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Arlington
Good luck, Ricardo. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.
Sending strength. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best.
Praying for you. Shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless.
Keep going. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from San Jose.
Looking forward to the next update. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Sending strength. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Arlington.
Hope it all works out. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Arlington.