Find your kind of mentor.

“Test account for Alongside checks. Applying felt overwhelming, so I like breaking essays into small steps.”

Transferred from Bergen Community College

“I spent a summer volunteering at a clinic and it changed my plans. I’ll help you write about what you actually care about.”

“Co-op programs changed my college plans. I’ll help you stay on top of early deadlines and many supplements.”

“I did research in high school and didn’t know how to explain it. I’ll help you make your work clear to anyone.”

“Choosing an HBCU was the best decision I made. I’m happy to talk through what you want from a college community.”

“I finished my master’s a few years ago and tutored the whole time. I’ll help you make a plan you can stick to.”

“I wrote eleven drafts of my personal essay before it sounded like me. I can help you find your story faster than that.”

“I graduated years ago and have worked in finance since. I can help you think past the first year of college.”

“I ran cross country and wanted a big school with a lot of spirit. Let’s figure out what kind of campus you want.”

“I moved across the country for college. I’ll help you think about distance, cost and fit before you decide.”

“I’ve been out of college a long time and taught high school English for years. I know what makes an essay easy to read.”

“Not sure what engineering really looks like? I’ll tell you, and help you show your projects well on your application.”

“I played soccer all through high school and know how hard it is to fit applications into a full season.”

“I started undecided and found my major sophomore year. I’ll tell you it’s okay not to know yet.”

“I applied to fourteen schools and kept it all in one spreadsheet. I’ll help you stay calm and on time.”

“I started an environmental club at my high school. I can help you describe what you built in a few clear lines.”

“I edit our campus paper. Bring me your rough draft and we’ll find the sentence that matters most.”

“I was recruited for lacrosse and went through every step of that process. Happy to talk athletics and academics.”

“I didn’t think about a women’s college until I visited one. I’ll help you keep an open mind as you build your list.”

“I applied with a short film and a lot of nerves. I’ll help you share creative work that doesn’t fit in a box.”

“Penn’s “why us” essay is famous for a reason. Let’s make yours specific and real.”

“I just graduated and now teach middle school. I love turning a pile of applications into a simple weekly plan.”

“I wanted a smaller school with a strong engineering program. Ask me how to compare places that look alike on paper.”

“I’m bilingual and happy to talk with your family in Spanish too. Let’s find a school where you’ll feel at home.”

“I graduated years ago and have hired dozens of interns. I can help you think about where a major actually leads.”

“Brown’s open curriculum is a big part of why I chose it. I can help you figure out what you want to study and say why.”

“UChicago’s essay prompts are famously strange. I love helping students have fun with odd questions.”

“I wrote 17 supplements in one fall. I’ll help you reuse ideas without sounding copied.”

“Numbers person here. I’ll help you build a balanced list with real admission odds, not guesses.”

“I graduated a while ago and have worked in writing ever since. I’m good at cutting an essay down without losing what matters.”

“I had a part-time job all through high school and thought it didn’t count. It does, and I’ll help you show it.”

“Applying for arts programs means portfolios and extra essays. I’ll help you plan both without the panic.”

“I was the first in my family to apply to college. Let’s build a list that fits you and get you ready for interviews.”

“I stayed close to home in New Jersey and don’t regret it. Let’s talk about what staying close or going far means for you.”

“I chose a small college where professors know your name. I can help you write the “why us” essay for schools like it.”

“I did a lot of math competitions and still worried I seemed one-note. Let’s show all the sides of you.”

“I switched my essay topic two weeks before the deadline. I can help you figure out which story is really yours.”

“Pre-med and loving it. I can help you think through science majors and write about why you care about them.”

“I left New Jersey for a big state school. I can tell you honestly what that’s like and how to decide.”

“I almost didn’t apply because I thought I had no chance. I’ll help you tell your story with confidence.”

“I switched from undecided to engineering after one robotics class. I’ll help you figure out what you actually like doing.”

“Model UN, debate and a part-time job: I know how to make a busy activities list read clearly.”

“I’ve helped students with essays for over ten years. I graduated a while ago, so I bring a longer view of what admissions readers look for.”

“Interviews used to make me freeze up. We can practice until talking about yourself feels normal.”

“MIT asks short questions that are hard to answer well. I’ll help you write answers that sound like you, not a résumé.”

“I applied early decision and planned every week of my fall. I’ll share the plan and help you make your own.”

“Rutgers was my top choice and I know the NJ schools well. I’ll help you keep every deadline on one calendar.”

“I played basketball in high school and chose a school with a great business program. Ask me about finding the right fit.”

“I compared engineering programs for months. I’ll help you look at what really matters, like co-ops and class sizes.”

“I did research in a lab my junior year by emailing ten professors. I’ll help you show what you’ve really done.”

“Now an architect, I still remember putting my first portfolio together. I’ll help you show your creative work.”