Meet our mentors
They’ve been exactly where you are.
Samay
Columbia University
Senior · Sociology
First-gen student from the Bronx who navigated the whole process on full financial aid.
Sayem
Columbia University
Senior · Computer Science
Transferred from community college and knows the CUNY path inside and out.
Shafrir
Columbia University
Senior · Public Health
Wrote her way into NYU with a personal statement about her family's small business.
Pranav
Columbia University
Senior · Economics
QuestBridge scholar who can demystify Ivy League admissions and financial aid.
Zahra
Columbia University
Senior · Nursing
Returned to school at 24 and balances classes with working full-time.
Roya
Columbia University
Senior · English & Pre-Law
First in her family to apply to college and loves helping with essays.
Veronica
Columbia University
Recent Graduate · Biology (Pre-Med)
Prep for Prep alum focused on the pre-professional and pre-med track.
Don't see the right fit? Submit your request anyway — we add new mentors regularly and will find your match.