FAQs in General
Who are the mentors?
Our mentors are selected through a rigorous process and are chosen based on their accomplishments, background, and desire to holistically mentor the next generation. We come from a wide range of backgrounds and expertise: SAT 1600, ACT 36, Ivy League Interview Officers, Carnegie Hall Soloists, Award-Winning Film Producers & Journalists, Unicorn Companies SWEs, Club Founders, Academics From Princeton, Investment Bankers in NYC, Serial Entrepreneurs, Management Consultants at Top Firms, Klein Perkins Fellows, and more! Click here to check out the details.
What do Path Mentors look for in students?
Ability to learn: You don’t have to start out with a perfect hand of cards to succeed. As long as you are capable of keeping an open mind and staying curious, you are capable of learning and growing.
Motivation: Not every student has the motivation to take on a long-term project outside of school. But students who adopt growth mindset and follow their passions can truly grow as they pursue projects with our mentors.
Why are mentors willing to spend time on their students?
We have been fortunate and grateful to have had multiple mentors along our journey. Many of our mentors understand the importance of the younger generation in the future. And with years of hard work, dedication, and valuable experience, our mentors are now ready to give back and inspire the next generation through project-based mentorship.
Can mentors help me with summer/college applications?
The short answer is yes! However our summer/college application mentorship is only open to long-term Unicorn Path students.
Essential Path FAQs
How do I sign up for Essential Path?
All of our programs are rolling admissions. Please check out the details about the Essential Path or contact us for more information.
How long is the program?
There is Half-Year Term and One-Year Term for you to choose, which provide 6-month access and 12-month access respectively after you register.
Who is eligible?
The Essential Path is mainly designed for motivated high school students who are hoping to enrich and prepare themselves for the college admissions process and further career directions. However, we also welcome motivated middle school students.
Unicorn Path FAQs
How do I sign up for Unicorn Path programs?
The Unicorn Path is rolling admissions and application-based. If you have specific questions about the mentorship or application, please contact us or schedule a talk with a mentor for more information.
How are mentors selected and assigned to students?
Our mentors are selected through a rigorous process and are chosen based on their accomplishments, background, and desire to holistically mentor the next generation. We come from a wide range of backgrounds and expertise: SAT 1600, ACT 36, Ivy League Interview Officers, Carnegie Hall Soloists, Award-Winning Film Producers & Journalists, Unicorn Companies SWEs, Club Founders, Academics From Princeton, Investment Bankers in NYC, Serial Entrepreneurs, Management Consultants at Top Firms, Klein Perkins Fellows, and more! Click here to check out the details. Mentors are then assigned to students based on a variety of factors such as student interests and project directions after a thorough matching process.
How long is the 1-to-1 mentorship program?
The mentorship program starts with a half-year commitment with a few exceptions. A few students may qualify for exclusive mentorship across the entire high-school years. We find that students have the best performance and have the greatest project outcomes when working on projects on a long-term basis. Please contact us or schedule a talk with a mentor for more information.
What if the project is too challenging?
Not all students have conducted projects before and we understand that each student comes from a different background, culture, and school. We have carefully curated the difficulty based on each student’s fundamentals.