Unicorn Path
Stand Out with Impact-driven Projects and Beyond
1-on-1 Project-Based Mentorship
Are you tech-savvy? Artistic? Creative? Entrepreneurial? Analytical? Mentees on the Unicorn Path will work on impactful passionate projects with hands-on assistance from an individualized mentor. Just as each student is unique, each project is tailored to the student’s interests and growth.
Impactful projects and unique experiences are the most important factors to make you stand out through the holistic college application process among thousands of applications.
Project Type
Our projects are built between mentors and students to personally cater to each student’s individual interests, passions, and growth. With the help of our mentors, our students have launched iOS apps, conducted independent environmental research, earned national writing awards, launched investment firms, and more.
Whether they hope to advocate for policy reform, get involved with impact driven charity work, or launch their own start-up or nonprofit, our mentors work personally with students to find the project that will best make their skills shine.
Students can pursue any range of projects, from artistic projects like curating exhibits of peers’ art or publishing literary magazines, to tech projects with a purpose, like building unique iOS apps or AI and AR/VR related projects. You name it! Our mentors have your student covered. And with not just one, but a team of mentors available to them, Path Mentors truly offer the breadth of guidance, perspectives, and expertise you need to succeed. Most students have worked on the projects in the direction of (but not limited to):
Finance | Tech | Design | Publications
Research | Art | Film Production | Science
Sample Projects
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Equity Research
Path Mentors has helped students design their own investment portfolio and launch equity research firms that produce high quality reports covering their favorite companies.
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AI & Machine Learning
One mentee undertook a machine learning project that used data science to analyze social justice issues, combining two of their interests.
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App Development
Under a mentor’s guidance in app design, one mentee created, developed, and launched an IOS application and marketing campaign that led the application to be downloaded more than 5,000 times.
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Writing Publication
Struck with an idea, one of our mentors was able to teach their mentee how to develop and publish their own novel–and even make it available on Amazon.
The Unicorn Path includes the following:
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Individualized 1-on-1 PBM Sessions
Weekly 1-on-1 project-based mentorship sessions with one or multiple mentors selected to match student's project needs and interests.
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Path Workshops
Access to year-round Path Mentors exclusive workshops covering a variety of topics, ranging from career guidance, resume building, college applications, interviews, and more.
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Quarterly Navigation Sessions
Students meet with a designated mentor every quarter to receive proper guidance and plan crucial next steps to succeed during school.
Enrollment Process
We welcome all motivated students from 8th to 11th grade to apply to the program. The enrollment process consists of several steps designed to ensure the best possible match between the student and mentor:
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The first step in the enrollment process is to complete an initial consultation with the Path Mentors team. During this consultation, we will discuss your interests, goals, and expectations for the program. This consultation will help us determine if the program is a good fit for you and if you meet the program's eligibility requirements.
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After completing the initial consultation, you will be provided with a link to our application form. The application will ask you to provide information about yourself, including your academic background, extracurricular activities, and any relevant experience or projects.
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Once we receive your completed application, our team will review it to determine your eligibility for the program. We will consider your academic performance, extracurricular activities, personal interests, and essay responses.
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If you are accepted into the program, you will receive an invitation to enroll. Once you have enrolled, our team will begin the mentor matching process. We carefully select mentors who have expertise in the student's area of interest and who can provide personalized guidance and support throughout the program.
FAQs
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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.
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The mentorship program starts with a yearly 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.
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No worries - we get it! Every student comes from a unique background, culture, and academic history, which is why we take a personalized approach to match each student with a project that is tailored to their strengths and interests. At Unicorn Path, we carefully curate the difficulty of each project based on the student's fundamentals, ensuring that they have the support and guidance they need to succeed.
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A thirst for learning: Success does not require a perfect hand of cards to start with. As long as you possess a curious and open mind, you have the potential to learn and develop.
Motivation: Not every student has the drive to take on a long-term project outside of school. However, students who embrace a growth mindset and pursue their passions can truly flourish as they embark on projects with our mentors."
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We have been fortunate and grateful to have had multiple mentors along our journey. Many of our mentors recognize the crucial role that the younger generation plays in shaping the future, and are committed to giving back by sharing the insights, knowledge, and expertise they have gained over years of hard work and dedication. Through our project-based mentorship, our mentors are passionate about inspiring and empowering the next generation.
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Certainly! However, please note that this particular mentorship service is exclusively available to long-term participants in the Unicorn Path program. If you are currently enrolled in the program, you will have the opportunity to receive guidance and support from your designated mentor in preparing your applications for summer programs and college admissions. We believe that the skills and experiences gained through your ongoing participation in our program will greatly benefit your academic and professional pursuits beyond high school.