"I’m so grateful to be a volunteer coach with ScholarMatch, and to have the privilege of guiding its students through the college process. ScholarMatch has paired me with such motivated and talented first-generation students who needed further help in figuring out how to apply to college. My ScholarMatch students in previous years aspired to pursue careers in veterinary science, social justice, and nursing, and my student this year will be applying to study studio art. Thank you to ScholarMatch for providing coaches with the opportunity to support students during this momentous journey in their lives!"

Having been a first-generation and low-income student myself, I fully understand the barriers many of these students face. The admissions process and the higher education system in itself can be frustrating, especially for first-generation students. The wonderful work ScholarMatch does for the community of first-generation students immediately drew me to become a college coach. As a college coach, I find it incredibly rewarding to connect with students and be part of their college journeys."

"It’s been a privilege to work with the students I’ve been paired with through ScholarMatch. I’m in awe of how they have juggled home, school, and work commitments with their college research and planning for their future. I’ve cheered from the sidelines as their hard work translated to college acceptances, and to see their excitement as their efforts are rewarded has been incredible."