Session Do’s & Don’ts
Student Guidelines
How To Succeed In Your Session
Follow these guidelines to get the most out of your mentorship and understand how to be prepared.
✓Do's
- ✓ Share your admissions essay drafts for feedback and improvement.
- ✓ Ask questions about brainstorming, structure, flow, and clarity.
- ✓ Request guidance on refining your writing style and voice.
- ✓ Discuss ideas, themes, or personal stories you might include in your essays.
- ✓ Feel free to ask any questions about college, from admissions to campus life.
✕Don'ts
- ✕ Ask mentors to write or complete unfinished sections of your essays.
- ✕ Seek help with school homework, class projects, or tests.
- ✕ Share or request personal contact information (phone numbers, social media, personal emails) Unless the mentor specifies otherwise.
- ✕ Record, screenshot, or share a session without your mentor’s permission.