Success Stories – Chicago Making My Father Proud Aug 13, 2021 By Jorge Reyna As iMentor seniors wrap up the final weeks of their high school careers, we wanted to showcase some of the talent and the stories of the Class of 2021. Below is a college essay by …Read More ->
Success Stories – New York City Yanhua and Gwen: A Dream Realized Jul 19, 2021 When Yanhua immigrated to the US, she hoped to attend a four-year college. Once settled in Brooklyn with her family, however, the 15-year-old found it hard enough just to communicate in the new language. “As …Read More ->
Success Stories – Baltimore Amber and Neah: A Future RN Jul 05, 2021 With the support of her mentor, Amber, iMentor Baltimore student Neah has been accepted to nine colleges—and counting. “I think my essays were what really set my college apps apart,” Neah said, “and Amber had …Read More ->
Success Stories – Bay Area Emelin and Addie: The Language of Confidence Jun 16, 2021 By Michelle Tsai Each Tuesday, Emelin, a senior in the Bay Area, connects over Zoom with her mentor, Addie, to relax together and catch up. The two converse easily in English, but this wasn’t always the case. When …Read More ->
Success Stories – Chicago Desmond and Kwaku: Excited for HBCUs Jun 04, 2021 By Michelle Tsai When Desmond, a student in Chicago, met Kwaku, he noticed that his new mentor wore a Knicks hat. The two sports fans struck up a conversation about basketball and football and hit it off. “It’s …Read More ->
Success Stories – National A Big Decision Day May 06, 2021 Watch this #CollegeDecisionDay video to see Mentor seniors learn if they’ve been accepted to their top choice college for this fall -- and to see students share their college commitments!Read and Watch
Success Stories – Chicago Brenda's Journey to College May 01, 2021 "Throughout my college process, I learned that everything is possible. I learned that I am capable of things that I could not imagine."--iMentor Chicago student BrendaRead More ->
Success Stories – Chicago Heard and Understood: Q&A with Mentor Molly Haleblian Jan 15, 2021 We want to express our utmost gratitude to our mentors as we celebrate National Mentoring Month. Molly Haleblian, a Chicago mentor, shares with us how she has supported her mentee during the pandemic.Read More ->
Success Stories – National Finding That Spark: Q&A with Mentor Sherman Reid for National Mentoring Month Jan 13, 2021 January is National Mentoring Month and iMentor is celebrating our community of volunteers. NYC mentor Sherman Reid shares with us what it has been like to mentor during the pandemic.Read More ->