Our Mentors Were Collectively Admitted to...
Harvard University
Columbia University UC - Berkeley University of California - LA University of California - SD Ohio State University Cooper Union Johns Hopkins University University of Chicago |
Princeton University
MIT Duke University Tufts University Northeastern University University of Virginia University of Sciences Wesleyan University Carnegie Mellon University |
Dartmouth
CalTech Northwestern University Villanova University Fordham University University of North Carolina Georgetown University University of Tampa University of Michigan |
Cornell University
New York University St. John's University Rutgers University Pennsylvania State University University of Southern California Boston College Boston University Brown University |
ELIZABETH
ACCEPTED: Harvard, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, Duke, Northwestern, Rice, University of Texas-Austin Don’t stress out too much about what you want to do in the future. You have plenty of time to figure that out in the future. In high school, just try to pursue your passions. |
CHRISTOPHER
ACCEPTED: Harvard, Princeton, Brown, Pomona, Swarthmore, Claremont McKenna College, Macalester, Occidental, Arizona State University Make sure you make time to relax and have fun during high school. High school is an amazing time, and many people don’t take advantage of it. |
MELINDA
ACCEPTED: Harvard University, Princeton University Follow your dreams and start pursuing your interests even if you don’t think it’ll help your college chances. Colleges want an individual who is well rounded, not a robot with perfect academics. |
EMILY
ACCEPTED: Columbia, OSU, UPenn (Wharton), Berkeley, UCLA, UCSD Put together the perfect you. It's not all about the highest scores or the most impressive resume, but it's about how you stitch all these experiences together, and how this will provide you a foundation to reach your goals in college. |
NIKOLAOS
ACCEPTED: UPenn, Brown, Johns Hopkins, Tufts, Northeastern Academically I have always been strong in Mathematics. Also i think over the years I have developed very effective studying and test-taking strategies which I will be happy to share with my mentees. |
SARAH
ACCEPTED: UPenn (Wharton), Duke, Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, UVA, Wesleyan, USC I like to see my students succeed, and it's very fulfilling and exhilarating for me to see my students receive positive outcomes from my efforts. It's usually a learning experience for me too. |
MICHAEL
ACCEPTED: UPenn (Wharton), NYU (Stern), Villanova, Fordham It’s never too early to start working towards your goals. It’ll impress colleges and you’ll start getting experience in high school. |
ALICE
ACCEPTED: UPenn (Wharton), UNC Creative writings and essays in general were my favorite part of applying to college. I have edited almost all of my friends' essays, and turned their essays from boring to outstanding. |
OLIVIA
ACCEPTED: Georgetown, Tampa, Penn State, Rutgers, Cornell, Princeton, Harvard , UPenn (Wharton) My area of expertise is extra-curricular activities, and how to use the clubs and organizations that a student is involved in to help him or her stand out in the college application/admissions process. |
JENNIFER
ACCEPTED: UPenn (Wharton) I have assisted other students with college applications, usually focusing on college essays. In academics, I have always enjoyed writing or literature classes, as well as the the study of history (US, European, now Asia). |
CHRISTINA
ACCEPTED: Duke, Michigan, Chicago, UPenn, Boston College, Northwestern, Fordham, St. John's, Molloy, Loyola In high school, I was a member of the Varsity Volleyball and Lacrosse Teams. I was a mentor to younger students, Captain of the Mock Trial Team, and a member of the Scholar Service Institute. I was also the Overall Captain of my School's Sports Night. |
LILY
ACCEPTED: Michigan, UPenn (Wharton), CalTech, MIT My areas of expertise are science and finance. I am currently a dual degree student in biology and finance. However, my interests include travel, history, and culture. |
RENA
ACCEPTED: BU, Columbia, Cooper Union, Fordham, Northeastern, NYU, Princeton, UPenn Work and play smart: relate your experiences to a broader context. Even the most seemingly simple or mundane activities are the most exciting if you have great insight and a passionate, genuine interest. |
DENNIS
ACCEPTED: Princeton, Brown, Northeastern In the summer of 2011, I participated in First Hand Projects, a local organization aimed at teaching teenagers design skills while helping them give back to the community. |
CLARISSA
ACCEPTED: Princeton My area of expertise is my ability to empathize and connect with people from all different backgrounds. I'm so excited for what other people have to teach me, and I'm eager to spend the time getting to know other people and what excites them. |
RUINA
ACCEPTED: Princeton, Duke, Dartmouth In high school, I was the co-president of Students Taking Action Today, the co-captain of varsity tennis and math team, the news editor of The Tuskers Times, and a member of the Global Youth Fund as well as the National Honor Society. |
SAM
ACCEPTED: Ohio State University, Princeton, Dartmouth At Princeton, I plan to major in Public Policy with a focus in education. My paper was also published by the International Institute of Science, Technology, and Education. |
EMILIE
AP Scholar with Honor, Mayor Christian J. Bollwage Public Speaking Award, National Honor Society, United States Achievement Academy: All-American Scholar Award, Presidential Service Bronze Award |