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Guidance wanted: Yakubu's university applications

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

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Yakubu Lanre Bankole
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Epe
I'm Yakubu, 16, 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 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 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. Thank you for reading my story.
effort
1 hour a week
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Online or by phone
skills
university experience, essay feedback

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  • Greta Benedetti 🇮🇹

    i live about 20 km from Epe. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Flexible on timing.

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    Would recommend to anyone

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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    Exceeded expectations

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    Amazing support system

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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    Made a real difference

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best.

    • Otieno Daniel LubegaPhoto verified

      Hope things get better soon, Yakubu. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Take care

      • Wishing you peace, Yakubu. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double!

        • Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Dehiwala

          • Hope things get better soon, Yakubu. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Madrid.

            • Wishing you peace, Yakubu. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes!

              • Sending good thoughts, Yakubu. I hope things turn around soon

                • thanks for sharing this. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. God bless!

                  • Praying for you. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Blessings.

                    • Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Quezon City.

                      • Sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Epe.

                        • hope things get better soon. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Epe.

                          • Thinking of you. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Epe.

                            • good luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.

                              • Thinking of you, Yakubu. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

                                • Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Sylhet.

                                  • Sending good thoughts. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Los Angeles.

                                    • best of luck, Yakubu. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 31 people at work. Love from Christchurch.

                                      • Hang in there, Yakubu. Hope you get there

                                        • Best of luck. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Epe.

                                          • Rahul H. NandaPhoto verified

                                            gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Bergamo.

                                            • Stay strong, Yakubu. Study hard! Blessings!

                                              • sending love. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

                                                • Dusit Anan TangsiriPhoto verified

                                                  So sorry you're going through this, Yakubu. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Epe.

                                                  • Keep going. Hope this works out for you. Love from Savar.

                                                    • Thanks for sharing this, Yakubu. I hope things turn around soon. Take care

                                                      • Thinking of you, Yakubu. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier

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