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Fall Mentorship Program

Applications for the Class of 2026 are open.

This VIRTUAL and FREE program focuses on enriching student outcomes for low-income and first-generation students applying to college. Through the Fall Mentorship Program (FMP), we plan to pair you with a mentor to help you through the college application process. This primarily includes personal statement and supplemental essay edits.

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Eligibility

We are open to ALL high school seniors graduating in the class of 2026.

Expectations

  • Be communicative and responsive with your mentor about availability and meetings.
  • Send in essays for feedback ahead of time. This is not a program for last minute edits, as there is a wait to be matched with mentors.

Mentee Testimonials

"My mentor, Brittney, walked me through everything and gave me amazing advice through the whole process. She helped me stay on top of everything, improve my writing skills, and in the end I submitted work that I was confident in and proud of."
-Dalisa
"From walking through the extracurricular descriptions to crafting a personal statement, my mentors at Take on College provided all mentees with amazing resources as well as personal feedback. Without Take on College, I would neither have the grasp I do nor be where I am today."
-Vy

Frequenly Asked Questions

1. Q: How long does it take to get matched? 
A: It depends, we try to match you as soon as there is availability, which can take up to one to two weeks. Do not wait until the last week of your deadline to fill out this sign-up sheet. Filling out this sheet does not guarantee a match, as our mentors are all volunteers. 
 
2. Q: How are mentors and mentees matched? 
A: They are matched on based mentor availability and in some cases, similar majors.
 
3. Q: How often should my mentor and I meet? 
A: Most mentors and mentees meet once a week to once every two weeks for anywhere between 30 minutes to a full hour.