Are you a high school student thinking about college?
Don’t worry, we were too.
Unity Scholars is run by a group of college students from low-income backgrounds who had little to no idea what colleges were looking for—essays, activities, applications, and financials alike—just like you.
Now attending some of the best universities in the nation, we want to help you do the same by providing the guidance we wish we had.
Where do we attend?
SERVICES
What do we do?
We go beyond test prep and résumé-padding—the traditional, pricey college prep formula.
We’ll help you craft an application that authentically reflects you at a price that makes sense by matching you with a mentor aligned with your interests, major, and goals.
Pre-College Mentorship
NEWS
Why sign up?
20%
increased acceptance rate to selective colleges by having personalized mentorship and application strategy support
— Institute for Higher Education Policy
130%
increased acceptance rate to selective colleges by having personalized mentorship and application strategy support
50%
of low-income students undermatch, attending colleges less selective than what they're academically qualified for.
— Brookings institution
When does everything happen?
Stage 1
Student is paired to a mentor and meets with them to establish SMART goals
Stage 3
Student begins drafting their essay with their mentor
Stage 5
Student works with group of other students to develop a “passion project”
Stage 2
Student undergoes the “questioning process” to nail the values they hold close to them
Stage 4
Draft is reviewed multiple times by mentor — if ready, given to multiple other mentors for group review
Stage 6
Student works at professional summer opportunity to gain valuable work experience
How can I join?
Be a Mentee
Receive valuable mentorship, stand out to colleges, and be part of a widespread network of Scholars.
Be a Mentor
Be the support you wish you had and network with inspiring individuals from other schools.