Our Approach

Our dedicated team of expert counselors, former admissions officers, and expert research and essay editing teams are here to help students in all aspects of their high school and college preparation journey. Students and mentors work together on our proprietary tech platform, which includes AI-driven diagnostic tools, a vast content library, a list of scholarship opportunities, guided curriculum, resource databases, and results tracking to make effective, efficient, data-driven decisions.

We also provide students access to unique enrichment opportunities and help them discover their passions, develop strong extracurricular activities, get matched with internships, improve their test scores, and work on research projects. We’ve seen time and time again that a well rounded mentorship approach paired with opportunities that allow students to apply their learnings is the most effective way to enhance leadership, interpersonal, and professional skills. This approach also enables them to become a competitive applicant for full-aid granting universities and generous scholarships.

Our Philosophy

Mentor Path believes that every student deserves the opportunity to reach their full academic, professional, and personal potential, regardless of their socioeconomic background or learning style. To make our mission a reality, we offer comprehensive support and resources to guide students through the complex college and career journey.

From career path guidance and college admissions counseling to research opportunities, coding experiences, and social good projects, our comprehensive platform supports a student’s needs both inside and outside of the classroom. We are committed to helping students overcome any obstacles that may prevent them from realizing their full potential.

What Sets Us Apart

Collective 725 years of academic guidance and admissions experience

Students working with Mentor Path benefit from a collective 725 years of academic guidance and admissions experience from our widely experienced team. Our counselors and admissions professionals have read and reviewed over 255,000 college applications, have helped thousands of students with different personalities and circumstances receive admission to all Ivy League universities and top 100 universities, and receive millions of dollars in financial aid and scholarships.

Wide support network

Mentor Path provides students with a team of experienced college admissions and career counseling experts to help students at each step of the way, including former admissions officers, counselors, our expert research team, and our expert essay editors. Students also have access to enrichment programs that include interning at startups, performing academic research, tutoring, and more.

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Services Beyond Mentorship

Exclusive Startup Internship Program

We partner with Silicon Valley startups to offer virtual internships with opportunities in Ed Tech, telecommunications, consumer products, and more.

Research Scholar Program

Our Research Scholar Program offers students the opportunity to work one-on-one with a Ph.D. mentor to produce an independently-developed research project.

AI Scholars Program

The AI Scholar Program empowers students to learn how to apply Artificial Intelligence to build socially-impactful projects with no computer science experience required.

Test Prep Program

The Test Prep Program empowers students to understand standardized test material and build confidence for success. We help students prepare for the SAT and ACT using proprietary program materials and study guides to help students achieve their top scores.

Admission Committee Review

Students submit their completed college application for review from a former admissions committee member at the school they are applying to receive feedback and send in applications with confidence.

Essay Editing

Our team of vetted essay editors supports students with timely and efficient editing to get their college admission and summer program essays on the right track.

Access to our Award-Winning Proprietary Technology and Portal

Access and utilize our Empowerly Score®, an online comprehensive portal, and our exhaustive set of online resources, including banks of scholarships, accepted college essays, visual roadmaps, the Empowerly Score®, and much more.

The Empowerly Score® measures and monitors an evaluation of academics, extracurriculars, and written essays and assesses applicant competitiveness for top U.S. colleges.

Research Team Access

Our research team will provide helpful answers to any admissions questions students may have! Get answers related to many topics, including summer and winter internships, top STEM summer programs, application questions, and more.