College Consultant Mentors
Overview:
The College Consultant Mentoring Program is one of the centerpieces of the Chicago Scholars Program and helps ensure that each scholar makes well-informed decisions about college.
College Consultant Mentors are assigned to a cohort of students during their senior year of high school in order to help them navigate the college application and admissions process. College Consultant Mentors help our scholars explore a broad array of university options and provides them with the necessary guidance, encouragement, and tools needed to utilize our programs effectively.
College Consultant Mentors make a formal one-year commitment to support the scholars through their senior year of high school. While the formal mentoring relationship ends upon high school commencement, many Consultant-Scholar relationships continue into and through the students' college years.
Roles:
- Provide socio-emotional and intellectual support during the college application process
- Offer advice to help scholars assess and select a "match" and "fit" university
- Assist scholars with financial aid paperwork and processes
- Encourage scholars to get the most out of the Chicago Scholars Program, including: Essay Writing Workshops, 1-on-1 Counseling, College Speed Dating, and the Annual Onsite Admissions Forum.
Apply:
The application for Mentors for the Class of 2016 (2011 - 2012 High School Academic Year) will be avialable in November, 2010. If you would like to be notified or receive an application at that time please email Linda Jamrozy at ljamrozy@chicagoscholars.org.
Questions regarding the College Consultant Mentoring Program may be addressed to Linda Jamrozy, at 312-784-3303.