iMentor Blog

Announcement – National

iMentor and KIPP Announce Inaugural Recipients of the 2019 Amplify Scholars Program

May 01, 2019

Today, iMentor and KIPP announced that 15 high school seniors have been selected as the 2019 recipients of the Amplify Scholarship. These students were selected to be part of the inaugural 2019 cohort of Amplify Scholars from among nearly …

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Blog Post – National

Congrats to iMentor Seniors on College Signing Day!

May 01, 2019

Four years ago on May 1, First Lady Michelle Obama launched National Signing Day to celebrate high school seniors who are heading to college. Today, iMentor is celebrating our many seniors who have successfully navigated the college …

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Blog Post – National

Calling All Mentors: Be a SuperConnector and Refer a Mentor

May 01, 2019

As we launch our #SuperConnector campaign to recruit a new class of mentors this month, we talk to several mentors about what inspired them to tap into their own networks for future mentors. This month, be sure to refer a friend, …

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Press – New York City

iMentor NYC Student Speaks About Teen Stress on Today Show

Today Show

Apr 18, 2019

iMentor NYC student Suejona appeared on the Today Show, speaking to NBC’s Kate Snow about how teens manage stress.

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Announcement – National

iMentor Students Are 80 Percent More Likely to Complete College: 2018 iMentor Impact Report

Apr 17, 2019

Since iMentor was founded in 1999, we have matched 33,035 students with mentors. Today we serve 9,009 mentoring pairs in 20 cities across the country. We have been tracking the long-term college outcomes of nearly 8,000 students …

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Success Story – Bay Area

From California Days to East Coast Dreams: Giselle & Jen

Apr 15, 2019 By Michelle Tsai

Giselle, a student from the Bay Area, had long set her sights on going to a liberal arts college on the East Coast, even though that would mean venturing far from her family in California. Her mentor, Jen, understood Giselle in ways …

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Success Story – National

Caleb's New Ambition

Apr 08, 2019 By Shannon Romines

When Caleb joined mentor2.0 at Big Brothers Big Sisters in East Tennessee, he found an ideal mentor in Josh, who could relate to his high energy level and love of laughter. During his first two years of high school, Caleb had no …

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Blog Post – New York City

Mentors Going Above and Beyond in NYC

Apr 08, 2019 By Adina Matos

Each year thousands of mentors not only give their time but also go above and beyond to ensure iMentor has the funds necessary to continue to serve our students. Their support and advocacy are crucial to …

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Success Story – Bay Area

Plotting a Path to College—and Beyond

Apr 02, 2019 By Shannon Romines

Maria signed up as a mentor not long after moving to the Bay Area from Tennessee. Now a program manager at Cisco, Maria was a first-generation college student from a rural community who went on to attain an advanced degree. “I …

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Announcement – National

iMentor and KIPP Announce Inaugural Recipients of the 2019 Amplify Scholars Program

Blog Post – National

Congrats to iMentor Seniors on College Signing Day!

Blog Post – National

Calling All Mentors: Be a SuperConnector and Refer a Mentor

Press – New York City

iMentor NYC Student Speaks About Teen Stress on Today Show

Announcement – National

iMentor Students Are 80 Percent More Likely to Complete College: 2018 iMentor Impact Report

Success Story – Bay Area

From California Days to East Coast Dreams: Giselle & Jen

Success Story – National

Caleb's New Ambition

Blog Post – New York City

Mentors Going Above and Beyond in NYC

Success Story – Bay Area

Plotting a Path to College—and Beyond