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Mentor Roles in the College Process

Your mentors will play many roles throughout the college application process. They will supplement parents, teachers, counselors and other caring adults to ensure students can successfully graduate high school and plan a future that's best for them. In this pivotal, transitional period of our students' education, it is more important than ever to engage our mentors and support our pairs. Encouraging mentors to take a nuanced approach could make all the difference. Use the following chart as a resource around what roles your mentors will play: 


You can also share these Mentor Learning Center articles with your mentors: 

The Many Roles of an Effective Mentor