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  1. Navigating the financial aid process

    This article and linked resources will provide an overview of the financial aid process and can be used by PCs to help students to successfully navigate the complexities of the financial aid process. Many students often worry about how they ca...
  2. Standardized testing in the college process

    This article and linked resources will provide an overview of college admissions standardized testing and can be used by PCs and mentors to help students prepare for tests. Taking standardized tests is often one of the most stressful and dreaded tas...
  3. Helping pairs to meet in person

    Meeting in person is an essential component of strengthening and deepening the power of the mentor-mentee relationship. The first in-person meeting jumpstarts  and sets the tone of the relationship because it shows commitment on the part of both t...
  4. Spring call talking points for mentors whose mentees will be in high school next year

    Below is a script to help structure calls with mentors who have mentees in grades 9-11. The purpose of these calls is to reflect on the year, prepare for summer and plan for the fall. For strategies to prepare for mentor calls check out Strategies...
  5. Talking points for intro calls to returning mentors

    Returning mentors may know the basics of your program, but it is important to revisit program expectations and goals at the beginning of every new school year. Below are the talking points used by PCs when making calls to mentors who are returning f...
  6. Talking points for introduction calls to new mentors

    Below are talking points for an introductory call to a mentor in a new match. If you are looking for talking points for an introductory phone call with a mentor in a continuing match, see the Talking points for introduction calls with returning ment...
  7. Mid-year calls to low performing mentors

    Below are talking points for mid-year calls that program coordinators make to low performing mentors in the middle of the academic year.  Note: These are used in our iMentor NYC program and so some information may not be relevant to your program.  ...
  8. Mid-year calls to high performing mentors

    Below are talking points for mid-year calls that program coordinators make to high performing mentors in the middle of the academic year.  Note:  These are used in our iMentor NYC program and so some information may not be relevant to your program. ...
  9. Strategies for mentors working with ELL mentees

    Below are some strategies that can be shared with mentors working with students who are developing their English language skills to help them build a strong relationship with their mentees.  Enhancing In-Person Communication Understand you...
  10. Mentor intro call scenarios

    Program coordinators can prepare for introductory calls to mentors by taking a look at these scenarios and discussing any questions with their managers. Managers can also use these scenarios for training PCs and starting a rich conversation around h...