“I would not be who I am or where I am today without my college experience.“
I advise because, as a first-generation college student, I know how difficult the college application process can be for students with minimal help and resources.”
“I advise because, I know that the application process can be very confusing to those going through it for the first time.”
“As a CollegePoint Coach, I am fortunate to regularly get to know people from different walks of life across the country.”
“After learning, growing, and experiencing many things, I graduated Carleton College with a degree in Psychology and a concentration in Educational studies!“
“As a coach, I’ve really enjoyed forming close friendships with my students.“
“Now, through Matriculate, I am excited to be an Advising Fellow, because I want to make a positive impact to high school students who share similar cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds as I do.“
“Bridgeport, CT is home to the largest achievement gap in the country so my interest in education stems from ensuring all low income students have the equal opportunity to academically succeed.“
“As a student who comes from a low-income family, I know how difficult and daunting the college application process is.“
“Whatever the specific needs of my students are, our partnership is focused on one goal: assisting each student uncover the university environment where they will thrive and blossom academically, financially and socially.“
“I loved that the further I delved into their applications and essay writing, the more confident my students became as they identified their strengths and celebrated their unique qualities.“
“One of the best aspects of this experience is that I get to work alongside people who all share the same passion to make a successful college experience possible for these deserving kids.“
