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A college application mentor for Vandana, 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 Vandana, 18, in Form 6. 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 psychology.
I have a distinction average, I volunteer at my church youth group 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.
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- effort
- 1 hour a week
- format
- Online or by phone
- skills
- university experience, essay feedback
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- Exceeded expectations
I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.
- Made me feel heard
This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.
- Amazing support system
I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.
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Stay strong, Vandana. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Comilla so I could bring a meal.
sending strength, Vandana. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Mumbai.
Hope it all works out, Vandana. Shared this with my family. I hope October is when things finally get easier. All the best
Sending strength, Vandana. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
Thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Bucaramanga this morning.
Thanks for sharing this, Vandana. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted. God bless.
Best of luck. Study hard! Please keep us posted. Blessings
Wishing you peace, Vandana. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Jakarta so I could bring a meal. Blessings!
Thinking of you and your family, Vandana. Hope this works out for you
sending love. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Don't give up. God bless.
thinking of you and your family. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
keep going, Vandana. Shared this with my family. Blessings.
sending strength, Vandana. Your post was clear and honest. All the best
Wishing you the best, Vandana. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings!
praying for you. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Cape Town