JAIME
Head Advising Fellow, Virtual Fellowship
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
“My relationships with my students have been both as an advisor and friend at times, and it’s been great to be someone that they can rely on throughout the challenging process for both college help and moral support.”
LEYA
Head Advising Fellow, Virtual Fellowship
MACAULAY HUNTER COLLEGE
“Matriculate has been one of the most rewarding things, both professionally and personally, that I have done in college. I’m very grateful that I have the opportunity to not only mentor high school students through such a critical process but also be involved in managing our fellowship and supporting our advising fellows. Undergrads should join Matriculate if they want to make a tangible impact on somebody else’s life.”
RITWIK
Haddon Heights, NJ
STANFORD UNIVERSITY ‘25
“At the beginning of a Zoom check-in with my advisor, Gabe, we shared the highs and lows that we experienced throughout the week as we do during every check-in. I suddenly realized that both of us weren’t very different; we weren’t far apart in age, experience, and struggle…he had gotten out of the other end of the admissions process and was thriving at college. Matriculate was not like other college guidance programs. The peer-to-peer experience that is created through Matriculate is unlike any other; it creates a sense of trust and compassion that has been one of the driving factors in my position as an incoming college student today.”
YARED
Hereford, TX
STANFORD UNIVERSITY ‘25
“Simply knowing that my advisor was from my area was enough inspiration to believe in myself and apply to more schools. I thought I had no chance at being admitted… some of my best essay ideas stemmed from our conversations. Being a part of Matriculate is something I will always cherish!”
JULISA
Oxnard, CA
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY CLASS OF 2025
“Matriculate is the reason I was able to successfully navigate my college application (and decision) process as a low-income, first-generation Latina. When it came to finalizing my college list, writing my essays, and submitting my applications, my Matriculate advisor, Julian, was with me every step of the way. We constantly had Zoom meetings and I would text him at random times in the middle of the night when I was stuck or wanted clarification. Having such an advisor truly helped me feel confident in all I was doing and proud to submit the best version of my applications.”
VILMANIA
Cotati, CA
UC BERKELEY CLASS OF 2025
KAIZ
Head Advising Fellow
WILLIAMS COLLEGE
“As a Head Advising Fellow, I’ve grown even more in new skills such as leadership, team building, project management, and communication. To me, all of these skills are extremely translatable to my eventual goal in medicine. As an aspiring physician, I hope to bring these same skills of empathy, communication, and management to my work with my patients.
…I can’t wait to keep honing my skills and improving my work not only as a Head Advising Fellow, but also as a leader at Williams.”
