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  1. iMentor Impact Report

    The 2020 iMentor Impact Report highlights the scope and impact of the iMentor program. It details the number of youth served, college outcomes, the program's impact on personal relationships and also demographic information for our students and m...
  2. Standardized Tests

    Taking standardized tests is often one of the most stressful and dreaded tasks for students preparing for college. Standardized tests are designed to assess a students’ academic readiness for college and many colleges often require students to submi...
  3. Undocumented Students and the College Process

    Learn more about scholarships for undocumented students from this handout from Unlocal . TheDream.US is the nation’s largest college access and success program for undocumented students. Their  National Scholarship is considered the “Pell Grant” ...
  4. Templates for mentor orientation invitation and follow-up emails

    The following email templates can be used to send potential mentors an invitation to mentor orientation, a reminder to mentors who have attended training about next steps, and a reminder to mentors who were no shows at training. Feel free to adapt ...
  5. Explaining user status, persona status and match status

    On the iMentor platform, there are three types of statuses that users can have. A User Status, a Persona Status and a Match Status. Since this can get a bit tricky, this article is designed to help you tell the difference between each status. For in...
  6. Categories of Colleges and Universities

    As a student starts identifying college preferences, the classifications of colleges can be confusing to understand. Here are some common college types and their definitions, which you can use to have conversations with your students about their pre...
  7. 9th Grade Lessons and Events

    In the 9th Grade, pairs will build a strong and trusting relationship through self-exploration and honest sharing of values, interests and cultural backgrounds. Pairs will understand and practice a growth mindset by setting and working towards a goa...
  8. Post-Secondary Programming for Partners (PSP4P) Overview

    Why Post-Secondary Programming? Program Outcomes What is Post-Secondary Programming at iMentor?  Why Post-Secondary Programming?  Today, 63% of U.S. jobs require some college education, and a 4-year degree ...
  9. Automated Messages

    The iMentor Platform sends out many automatic email and text messages to mentors and mentees. Automated messages are designed to help the case manager alleviate some of the more operational day to day tasks, freeing them up for more pertinent and pr...
  10. Comparing Financial Aid Packages

    Understanding Financial Aid Awards Financial aid award packages will often be sent out in March or April and will detail the total amount of financial aid a student is offered by a college. Packages may be sent out on paper, emailed to students, or...