BOOST Beyond is a student-driven mentorship program designed to help students plan and accomplish their post-high school goals. This program is open to any high school junior or senior who has been enrolled in BOOST for at least 1 year at any point in their education. This includes former BOOST, XL, XXL, and 4G scholars, as well as JCiTs and Junior Coaches. In other words, if you were ever in BOOST for at least a year, and stepped away at some point, you still may be eligible to participate!
Students who participate in BOOST Beyond are called “mentees”. Mentees are paired with 2 graduate student mentors who work with them over the course of a year. While BOOST Beyond mentors are most knowledgeable about the college application process, they can also help mentees with any of their academic and professional goals!
BOOST Beyond FAQs
BOOST Beyond is a student-driven mentorship program designed to help students plan and accomplish their post-high school goals. As a mentee in BOOST Beyond, you will work 2:1 with 2 graduate student mentors over the next year.
This program is open to any high school junior or senior who has been enrolled in a BOOST program for at least 1 year at any point of their education. This includes former BOOST, XL, XXL, XG, JCIT, and JCs.
While BOOST Beyond mentors are most knowledgeable about the college application process, they can help students with any of their academic and professional goals! Common topics have included how to obtain fee waivers, study for the ACT/SAT, make a college list, fill out financial aid, write a personal statement, and apply for scholarships!
The amount of time is up to you! Mentors meet with their mentees for at least 1 hour a month during a time that is convenient for their mentee. However, this time can be less if the student has other obligations, or more if extra help is needed.
That is 100 percent okay! Mentors can help students talk through their goals and explore all their options after graduation. The mentor's job is to provide the information needed so the student can make the best decision for their individual situation.
Just like BOOST, this program is free!
To sign up as a mentee, fill out this form. (ADD FORM LINK)