Question 1

What are the benefits of the program?

Accepted Answer

In addition to having a mentor for junior and senior years, students receive individualized SAT/ACT prep, a comprehensive writing program, college visits and guidance, a pre-college summer program at a university, and access to the MVSS network.

Question 2

Is MVSS a scholarship program?

Accepted Answer

No. While your mentor will provide guidance on scholarship applications, the program does not provide college tuition assistance.

Question 3

What do I have to do in the program?

Accepted Answer

You must communicate with your mentor and participate in the tutoring programs and workshops we provide.  You also must maintain a GPA of at least 85.

Question 4

How often will I meet with my mentor?

Accepted Answer

You and your mentor will decide the frequency of your meetings, as well as time and place, based on both your schedules. Usually, it is twice a month.

Question 5

Can I be in other mentor programs at the same time?

Accepted Answer

You could, but we discourage that because of conflicting advice and time commitments.

Question 6

What colleges will I get to visit?

Accepted Answer

We first focus on schools that are driving distance to give students a flavor of different kinds of colleges.  After we zero in on each student’s interests, we will visit more specific campuses.