MENTORSHIP

You can become the person colleges want on their campus.

Find out more about our year-long Mentorship Program for 9th, 10th and 11th graders

Thank you for your interest in the program. We are not accepting new students at this time.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of applicants apply for admission to the top colleges in this country. Slightly more than 10% of these applicants receive that coveted letter of acceptance, while the vast majority, including those with excellent academics and plenty of APs get rejected.

The top colleges want applicants who are passionate, intellectually curious and willing to stretch outside their “comfort zones.”

If your dream is to attend one of the highly selective colleges college, what can you do to get yourself admitted, not rejected?

How do you become the person the Ivy League and elite colleges want?

Our MENTORSHIP PROGRAM will help you:

  • Develop self-confidence and a positive mindset

  • Discover your true passion

  • Execute on your plans to pursue your passion

  • Demonstrate academic rigor and intellectual curiosity

  • Stand out from the crowd

    The Mentorship Program is a year-long program for 9th, 10th and 11th graders who aspire to attend a highly selective college.

  • Our mentorship is individually customized for your unique needs and circumstances

  • Remove stress and anxiety due to not knowing if you are doing the right thing to get admitted to a top college

  • Become the person the Ivy League and elite colleges want on their campus!

  • Get accepted to your dream college using our data driven approach to current college admissions practices

Mentorship will help you:

  • We help you put aside your self-doubt to foster a positive mindset that builds up your confidence and determination to pursue your goals and passion.

  • We methodically work with you to discover your true passion, whether it is in an academic subject, sport, hobby, community service or other activity. We provide you with the support you need to realize that passion and take it to the next level.

  • The colleges want original and authentic people. You must present yourself to the colleges in a consistent way that genuinely reflects who you are. We help you discover your authentic “you” so that you can articulate your personality, values, characteristics and qualities in clear terms to the colleges.

  • In addition to passion, the colleges highly value your intellectual curiosity. We help you identify your academic interests. We help you find ways to express that interest through research assistant positions, internships and other activities.

  • The Ivy League and elite colleges highly value a student’s ability to handle tough classes. They also value students who are willing to stretch themselves intellectually and take the tough classes. We help you select a course schedule that demonstrates both an ability and a willingness to stretch yourself academically.

  • Getting a strong standardized test score is essential if you are serious about gaining admission to an Ivy League or elite college. We help you strategize your preparation to get the best results for yourself.

  • Students who have demonstrated their interest in a college boost their chances of admission. We help you strategize your campus visits and elevate your networking with the admissions officers.

Is mentorship for you?

  1. Yes, if you are doing great academically but you are struggling to find the activity that you love and that makes you excited.

  2. Yes, if you are an strong student who needs an X Factor to help you stand out in your college application.

  3. Yes, if you aspire to attend an Ivy League or elite college and you are currently in 9th, 10th or 11th grade

Meet your Mentor

If you're reading this, then you're probably looking for a little help preparing to become the person the Ivy League and elite colleges want on their campus. Well, you've come to the right place! I'm here to help students like you develop into passionate leaders who are unafraid about crossing out of their comfort zones to realize their goals.

The Ivy League and other elite colleges are looking for students who are not only smart, but also passionate, intellectually curious, and willing to step out of their “comfort zones.” That's where I come in.

Through my X Factor Admissions/Mentorship program, I'll help you every step of the way. I can't wait to help you reach your full potential and get into the school of your dreams!

Hey there!

I will be your mentor throughout this program. I am also the founder of X Factor Admissions, and the mom of 2 college-age kids.

You can download Donna’s Bio HERE

Mentorship Program Details

  • 12 months starting at time of registration

  • Each call is 30 minutes long and will focus on coaching and support to help you achieve the goals of the Mentorship Program

  • We give you unlimited ability to ask questions and get support using email.

  • These are designed to guide you towards the goals of the Mentorship Program

  • Whether you choose a capstone project or a passion project, we will support you with both conceptual and practical ideas to make your project stand out.

  • We help you select and apply to appropriate summer programs that establish your academic credentials in a subject that interests you. Application support limited to 2 summer programs.

  • $6,558 (The usual cost for these services is $15,500)

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