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A college application mentor for Sheila, first in the family to apply
Sheila will be the first in the family to apply to university and needs someone who knows the process.
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I'm Sheila, 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 public health.
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 September. 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.
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- effort
- 1 hour a week
- format
- Online or by phone
- skills
- university experience, essay feedback
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Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Akron this morning!
thanks for sharing this, Sheila. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Thanks for sharing this, Sheila. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Hang in there, Sheila. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Riyadh.
Thanks for sharing this, Sheila. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.