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Lester is applying to university - who can guide us?
A mentor for applications, essays and scholarships for a motivated first-generation student.
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I'm Lester, 17, 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 biomedical science.
I have a top-of-class 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.
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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- 1 hour a week
- format
- Online or by phone
- skills
- university experience, essay feedback
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- Levi Chavez 🇬🇧
I live about 10 km from Calamba. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Free this month.
- Grayson May 🇺🇸
I live about 11 km from Calamba. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.
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sending good thoughts. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 7 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Noida.
Thinking of you and your family, Lester. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.
everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Amsterdam.
As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Howrah.
you're not alone. Study hard! Sent it to 3 people at work. Greetings from Columbus.
Good luck, Lester. This could happen to any of us.
Take care. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Blessings!
good luck, Lester. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. God bless.
keep going. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Calamba.
Sending good thoughts. Looking forward to the next update. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Boulogne-Billancourt.
Best of luck, Lester. Your post was clear and honest.
thanks for sharing this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Love from Tacoma!
Praying for you. Hope you get there. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Calamba
praying for you, Lester. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Seoul.
Stay strong, Lester. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Stay strong, Lester. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Soweto.
Hope it all works out, Lester. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Barranquilla.
Good luck with the exams, you've got this. After 13 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Calamba.
Take care. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Tarkwa.
Wishing you the best, Lester. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Chattogram donated after I showed her your page. Love from Chattogram
Wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Calamba.
hope things get better soon. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless