Why Join MentorSpace?

• Engage directly with motivated, college-bound students actively seeking expert guidance.
• Showcase your strengths with a detailed mentor profile, verified credentials, and real reviews.
• Use our platform to manage bookings, messaging, and billing — all in one intuitive dashboard.
• Gain visibility as part of an exclusive, educator-approved network — not a crowded tutor directory.
• Join a mission-driven system built to elevate student success — and recognize professional excellence.

Mentor Requirements

For Tutors:

• Demonstrable high-level expertise in ACT/DSAT subjects
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly
• Reliable internet connection and distraction-free environment for sessions
• Professionalism in appearance and conduct during live sessions
• Willingness to participate in a live evaluation with one of our top-tier educators
• Commitment to helping students achieve measurable score improvements
• Responsive communication and timely follow-through for scheduled sessions

For College Advisors:

• Proven experience in college admissions counseling (3+ years preferred)
• IECA and/or NACAC membership (required, subject to verification)
• Specialization in areas such as Ivy League admissions, STEM majors, performing/visual arts, athletic recruitment, etc...
• Clear, ethical, and student-first approach to advising
• Participation in a conversational interview with our senior advising team
• Comfort working within our platform to track engagement and progress
• Strong communication skills and responsiveness to both students and the College Prep System team

For Essay Coaches:

• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with emphasis on personal statement structure and storytelling
• Experience coaching high school or college students on essays for competitive admissions
• Ability to provide constructive, actionable feedback while maintaining student voice
• Familiarity with Common App prompts, supplemental essays, and program-specific requirements
• Participation in a sample edit evaluation and mock coaching session
• Timely turnaround for edits and drafts, with excellent communication throughout the process

For Scholarship Mentors:

• Proven track record helping students win competitive local, regional, or national scholarships
• Deep familiarity with FAFSA, CSS Profile, merit-based and need-based award structures
• Experience helping students craft compelling scholarship essays and build strategic timelines
• Ability to identify and recommend scholarships tailored to individual student profiles
• Comfortable collaborating with parents, advisors, and students within our system
• Strong ethical standards and commitment to transparency in scholarship guidance
• Complete a mock coaching session and demonstrate expertise in both merit- and need-based scholarship advising.