MENTOR WITH US
Learn about first-hand college application experience
Our mentors are all current students studying at university, or are entering their first year of university.
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Have honest answers to all your questions
Our mentors are not endorsed by any college or university.
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One-to-one Skype, Call, or Live Chat sessions
Have a private meeting with our mentors to ask any personal questions about universities and the process of applying.​
HOW IT WORKS
1. Fill out our form
Our form lets us and your mentor understand you better, allowing your mentor to create a plan to help reach your full potential!
2. Choose a mentor
Once we've matched you up with a few mentors based on our algorithms, pick someone who has the same interest and who you think is the perfect match!
3. Get started!
Your chosen mentor will email you shortly, then get started with your mentor through Skype, Call, or Live Chat for a 30/60 minute session!
HEAR WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Sophie Weinmann
Mentee
I am personally extremely thankful to Viewfinder and my mentor as they helped me get an offer from my dream school!
My mentor was able to answer all of my questions and give me great advice regarding the application process, campus life and how to be sure that the course was the right fit for me.
- Class of 17' Success -
by the numbers
So far...
1- Boston College (Honors)
1- Boston University
2- Brown University
1- Claremont McKenna College
1- Cornell University
2- Durham University
1 - Emory University
1- Georgetown University
1- Haverford College
2- Kings College London
1- Northwestern University
1- Plymouth University
1- Queen Mary University of London
1- University of Bristol
2- University of California, Davis (Honors + Scholarship)
1- University of California, Irvine
2- University of California, Los Angeles
1- University of California, San Diego
1- University of Cambridge
1- University of Chicago
1- University College London
1- University of East Anglia
1- University of Exeter
1- University of Hong Kong (Scholarship)
1- University of Oxford
1- University of St Andrews
1- Wellesley College
100% of Mentees received at least one of their university offers
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Congratulations!
POSSIBLE QUESTIONS FOR MENTORS
Here are just some questions to get you thinking!
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APPLYING
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What did you find most challenging about your transition from high school to university? Any tips to avoid them?
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Why did you choose that university?
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University application strategies
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Fast track /early decision/early action
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Do you have any advice for me in tackling IB/A-Levels and university applications at the same time?
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Do you have any tips about writing essays/personal statement?
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Do you have any advice regarding interviews?
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CAMPUS VISITS
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Did you go on campus visits?
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When did you go?
ACADEMICS
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What do you learn in [Subject]?
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How rigorous are the programmes?
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How close are you with professors?
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Pro/Cons
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CAMPUS LIFE
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How is university campus life like?
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Social life, clubs, sports, parties, food, weather, environment
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What do you do during the weekends?
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Were you homesick?
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Pro/Cons
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