Meet our mentors

They’ve been exactly where you are.

Current college students and recent graduates who have walked this path.

Columbia University

Junior · Sociology

First-gen student from the Bronx who navigated the whole process on full financial aid.

Hunter College (CUNY)

Senior · Computer Science

Transferred from community college and knows the CUNY path inside and out.

New York University

Sophomore · Public Health

Wrote her way into NYU with a personal statement about her family's small business.

Cornell University

Recent Graduate · Economics

QuestBridge scholar who can demystify Ivy League admissions and financial aid.

Brooklyn College (CUNY)

Junior · Nursing

Returned to school at 24 and balances classes with working full-time.

Fordham University

Senior · English & Pre-Law

First in her family to apply to college and loves helping with essays.

Stony Brook University

Sophomore · Biology (Pre-Med)

Prep for Prep alum focused on the pre-professional and pre-med track.

Baruch College (CUNY)

Recent Graduate · Finance

Received major scholarships and knows how to make the FAFSA and CSS Profile work for you.

Don't see the right fit? Submit your request anyway — we add new mentors regularly and will find your match.

We’ll find your match.