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A college application mentor for Umesh, first in the family to apply
A mentor for applications, essays and scholarships for a motivated first-generation student.
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I'm Umesh, 17, 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 journalism.
I have a 3.9 average, I volunteer at my mosque 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.
Thank you for reading my story.
- effort
- 1 hour a week
- format
- Online or by phone
- skills
- university experience, essay feedback
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- Daniel Dan Avram 🇷🇴
I live about 7 km from Birmingham. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Free this month.
- Andrea J. Estrada 🇦🇷 ID verified
I live about 3 km from Birmingham. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.
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sending strength, Umesh. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Los Angeles.
Hope you get there. Thinking of Birmingham.
Sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Kampala.
Wishing you the best. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Obuasi
Best of luck, Umesh. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Birmingham
Hang in there, Umesh. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings
Praying for you, Umesh. Gave what I could, wish it was more
So sorry you're going through this, Umesh. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
You're not alone, Umesh. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money
it takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 33 people at work. All the best
Good luck, Umesh. Hope you get there. Take care