Becoming a  Mentee 

Discover valuable resources and gain academic and career insight from a mentor.

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Find Your Mentor!

Connect with a trained mentor by letting us know what’s most important to you in a match; for example: 

  • Career interests
  • Major
  • Life experiences 

Communicate with your mentor in ways that work for both of you, whether it’s video chatting, texting, meeting for coffee, or a combination. Common discussion topics include:

  • Career
  • Work-school-life balance
  • Academic success
  • Personal growth

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Mentor Collective?

Mentor Collective is an edtech software and service provider that partners with colleges and universities around the country to design and implement large-scale mentorship programs. 

Our technology allows for a safe and accessible experiences driven by student preference and helps colleges and universities learn how to better support students needs.

Is Mentor Collective a reputable company?

Yes! Mentor Collective is a legitimate and reputable company that is currently partnered with nearly 200 higher education institutions.

As a small start-up growing our footprint in edtech, however, you may not have see our name outside of your college or university.

Here's some more information from TechCrunch about our last round of series A funding.

Is Mentor Collective affiliated with my college or university?

The best way to see if your school is partnering with us is to Google your school's name and Mentor Collective. 

If you have an active program, your school's website will have a page that shows you when and how to sign up.

You can also send us a message!

Why did Mentor Collective contact me?

If you received a text from Mentor Collective, that means your college or university is inviting you to be a mentee or mentor in it's Mentor Collective program. 

Mentor Collective programs utilize texting to help make mentorship more accessible and easy to integrate into your day-to-day. This is how we'll reach out to you to fill out a questionnaire every now and then. We find this encourages people to make the most of their mentorship and their school's resources.

Your school gives us permission to reach out to you initially, however should you decide that you don't want to participate and do not want to receive further communications, you are always able to opt-out.

How long do the mentorships last?

Typically, one academic year, however, the exact program length depends on your specific program. We encourage you to remain in contact beyond your program’s end date if you develop a strong relationship with your mentor. 

How do I sign up?

You will receive email and SMS messages inviting you to sign up, with information on your specific program’s requirements. If you’d like more information or you haven’t received any email or SMS communications, please contact help@mentorcollective.org. 

How much of a time commitment is it?

After you register, you will:

  • Fill out a brief matching survey that tells us about you and your preferences (5-10 minutes)
  • Complete an optional mentee expectations course that goes over the basics of Mentor Collective and the role of a mentee (30 minutes)

After those steps, you will be matched with a mentor, and you can chat with your mentor to determine how often you would like to connect. You will be expected to speak with your mentor once a month, but anything more than that is up to both of you. 

Am I being graded/evaluated on this?

No, there is no grading or formal evaluation process. You and your mentor will fill out conversation logs after each meeting, but this is not an evaluation. Logging conversations is a great way to ensure the mentorship is on track, allowing you to have a record of what you discussed for the next time you meet.

Do I get to pick my mentor?

Mentees do not pick their mentors because they do not have enough information about all of the available mentors to make the best choice for their needs. The matching process–based on the matching survey that all mentees and mentors fill out–will pair you up with a mentor based on your interests and preferences. The matching algorithm is designed to give you the best possible match for a successful mentorship. Check out this blog post for more information on our matching algorithm.

Can my mentor help me with my classes?

A mentor is not a tutor, and they don’t necessarily have the time nor skills to help you directly with your class work. However, what a mentor can do is point you to the right resources to help with whatever challenges you're facing–including academic ones. They may be able to help connect you with the tutoring center, support you in figuring out how to take advantage of office hours, find online resources, and more.

Am I eligible to participate as a mentee?

Each mentorship program determines who is eligible to participate. Contact help@mentorcollective.org to check the eligibility requirements for your specific program.

What happens if I have problems with my mentor?

Despite everyone’s best efforts, sometimes a mentorship experience doesn’t go as planned. If you’re having issues with your mentor for whatever reason, please contact help@mentorcollective.org.

Is this program free for students?

Yes! This program does not cost students any money to participate. 

What do I talk to my mentor about?

You can talk with your mentor about a variety of things! Once you have registered, visit the Resources page on your Participant Dashboard to see potential topics to discuss throughout your mentorship.

Is this program required?

Each mentorship program determines whether participation is optional or required. Contact help@mentorcollective.org to check the status of your specific program.

What if I have further questions?

If you have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to .

Getting toYour First Session

It's normal to feel nervous before meeting your mentor. Here's how to prepare for your first meeting.