Senior Fall | Mentorship by Cohort

Applications due September 10th

Questions? Talk to our mentors

  • Every month from October to March, groups meet virtually to navigate the admissions process

  • Each group of 10-15 high school seniors from different schools will be led by an experienced near-peer mentor

  • Receive personalized guidance for college admissions

  • Ad-hoc 1:1 guidance for students as they navigate college admissions

  • Scholarships available to families in need

6 months.

12 students.

24+ hours of live programming.

Meet your mentor.

Kian is a seasoned college and career expert based in Los Angeles. After studying neurobiology and economics at Harvard, he worked at Bain & Company, where he advised Fortune 500 companies on their most pressing strategic priorities. He went on to implement key operational initiatives to scale a rapidly growing New York charter school before joining Cohort. Kian is an active member of the IECA. He cares deeply about improving the lives of others and is excited to support you all!

FAQs

  • October to December, we will address application strategy, writing supplements, and all the nitty-gritty up until students press “submit application.” January through March, we’ll talk about strategies for choosing the right college and evaluating financial aid offers.

  • We offer college counseling, Office Hours, personalized info sessions, and group discussions, all of which are tailored to the specific needs of the students within the group. We will cover a wide range of topics, including college research, financial aid, standardized tests, college essays, and more.

    Counseling will consist of a preliminary assessment of where students are in the process and regular meetings guiding the group through college admissions.

    Office Hours, held weekly, are a chance for Cohort mentees to ask any question in an open forum. Students will have guaranteed, live access to their mentor on a weekly basis.

    Personalized info sessions will be curated content dependent on what the group wants to learn about. Whether it’s how to craft an essay or how to choose a major, students will emerge from the sessions well-informed and well-prepared.

    Mentors also facilitate group discussions to talk about pressing issues, like navigating high school, worries for college, or anything else!

  • There will be 2 hours of live programming each month. Office Hours are completely optional and are meant to be an added resource should students want to take advantage.

  • You should apply if you are a rising high school junior or senior! We are looking for driven, self-motivated high schoolers excited to make the most of their college experience!

  • You should contact our Fall 2023 Cohort lead mentor, Kian. You can schedule time to speak with him here.