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MEDELIN CUEVAS

YEARS AS MENTEE: 3

GRADE: Senior

HIGH SCHOOL: H.E.R.O. High School

BORN: Bronx, NY

LIVES: Bronx, NY

PUBLICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS: Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: Silver Key

MENTEE’S ANECDOTE: When I first met Rakia, I knew that she was the perfect fit for being my mentor. She is smart, talented, and genuine when it comes to my writing and other life events. When I told her about NYU, she was ecstatic! It is great to share your biggest dream with someone who watched you grow, and Rakia has been the greatest mentor for me.

RAKIA CLARK

YEARS AS MENTOR: 2

OCCUPATION: Senior Editor, Beacon Press

BORN: Atlantic City, NJ

LIVES: New York, NY

MENTOR’S ANECDOTE: I remember when Maddy showed up to our weekly session more excited and bubbly than usual. She had just received her first admissions letter to college—NYU, of all places. I was so proud of her, I could barely stand it. I have seen Maddy work incredibly hard to make herself a great candidate for college, all while balancing a busy home life. More acceptance letters quickly followed, but that first one was the sweetest.