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Academic Mentorship

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Schedule
Flexible based on student’s needs
length
60 minutes per session until no longer needed
Location
Virtual, join from anywhere!
Tuition
Students enrolled with the following partners may be able to register for free by applying for a scholarship.
You’ll be able to request a scholarship application during registration.
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Scholarships available for community partners
Class size
Private 1:1
Students are paired with a mentor who shares their interests or identity to make subject matter feel relevant
Mentors work with students to master relevant topics and/or assignments
Mentors act as accountability partners for students
Cadence and lesson content are tailored to students needs and goals 
Turn subjects of difficulty into areas of confidence.
If your student wants additional guidance on their academic coursework, we’ll find the perfect mentor for them, ready to make the subject come alive with real-world applications. Students will not only master the subject matter but also foster a love of learning. We’ve helped thousands of students catch up and turn their least favorite subjects into areas of confidence.
how academic MENTORSHIP works
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Students are matched with mentors who share their interests and have unique expertise in the subject matter. 
Once matched, mentorship can start immediately. The first session will identify the student’s areas of difficulty and come up with a focused game plan for addressing them.
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Then, tutoring gets underway!
Students share relevant coursework with their mentor before each session, and mentors curate the lesson plan to suit that week’s subject matter.

When relevant, mentors will curate lesson plans to apply students’ coursework to their other interests, whether it’s basketball, musicals, a particular author, anything that makes the subject come alive!
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Looking ahead. 
Tutoring can continue indefinitely, and mentors will share options for broader learning, whether it’s embarking on a subject-based project or delving into the subject matter in a new way. The journey doesn’t end with course completion: mentors are here to support students as they continue to grow and their interests continue to evolve! 
Not sure Academic Mentorship is what you’re looking for? Feel free to explore our other programs:

Passion Project

For students who know what they’re passionate about and want to bring a real-world project from idea to execution with the guidance of a mentor.

Students work with a college mentor who specializes in their passion subject to develop a project idea. Their mentor is specifically selected to provide expertise, support, and accountability as your student brings their project to life.

Timeline and deliverables are catered to your student’s needs and goals.

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Exploratory Journey

For students who are still exploring what they’re interested in and want a mentor to facilitate that exploration, curating a journey through subjects that may be of interest.

A mentor guides your student as they explore their subject of interest, immersing them in everything they’d need to know to pursue a project!

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Academic Tutoring

For students who want additional help with their current school curriculum.

College mentors are selected for their expertise in the subject matter and shared interests with your student. We’ve helped thousands of students catch up and turn their least favorite subjects into areas of confidence.

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Getting Ahead

For students looking to go beyond the school curriculum and take a deep dive into a particular academic subject.

College mentors are selected for their expertise in the subject matter and shared interests with your student, helping students not only master the subjects but also foster a love of learning.

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Getting started is easier than you think! you’re already on step 2!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What age range is this offering best suited for?

Mentors will adjust the course material to meet different age levels. We have different levels for this course for ages 9-11, 12-15, and 16-18.

Does my child need to have experience with this topic?

No! The course is designed and curated by mentors to be accessible to all levels of experience–including no experience at all.

Can I customize this course further?

Of course! Mentors will work with students to customize the course to their exact interests and ideas.

How adaptable is the course? Can my child take something similar to this that is not this exact syllabus?

Absolutely! Our mentors always adapt courses to best suit the goals and interests of their students. The syllabus is simply a jumping-off point!

Can students take this course together in a group or is it 1:1?

This is intended to be a private 1:1 guided exploration. However, if you have a friend or group of friends that you would like to take this with, please reach out to us and we will make it work!

How much of a role will the mentor play in the course?

The mentor will be a thought partner and guide for the student. The mentor will create slides to teach the student background knowledge and share videos, articles, podcasts, and other resources to introduce the student to new concepts. Like all student-driven Curious Cardinals courses, mentors will curate the course content to a student’s specific passions. The course will be honed to address each student’s unique interests and ideas.

Do I get to choose which mentor leads the course or is it set?

After giving us your preferences, students will be presented with a mentor we recommend as the best fit based on shared interests. If you do not like the mentor we recommend, students can “fire” their mentor and be introduced to a new one!

Can this course be extended? 

Yes! After the initial four lessons, mentors will guide students to dive deeper into a more niche topic area that they discovered through the current course.