Mentor Match

Mentor Match Day is where everything becomes real.

After completing training and preparing for the journey ahead, this is the moment mentors finally meet their Path to College mentee for the first time. It is the beginning of a relationship that will grow over the next three years, rooted in trust, guidance, and shared commitment to the student’s future.

During Mentor Match Day, mentors and mentees connect through thoughtfully designed activities that make introductions feel natural and meaningful. These moments allow mentors to learn more about their student’s personality, goals, and aspirations, while also giving students the chance to feel seen, supported, and excited about the journey ahead.

Mentors and mentees also take time to establish clear communication expectations, exchange contact information, and begin building the structure for a relationship that is not only impactful, but consistent and dependable. With guidance from Path to College staff, both mentor and mentee leave with a strong foundation and a clear sense of what comes next.

This is also the day you step into a role that is deeply personal. You become the person you may have needed during your own college journey, someone who listens, encourages, and offers perspective. You become a trusted adult, a sounding board, and a steady presence your mentee can rely on. Over time, you become more than a mentor. You become part of their story, a source of support they can lean on, and a relationship that can last far beyond the program.

Mentor Match Day is more than an introduction. It is the start of a partnership that has the power to shape confidence, open doors, and change the trajectory of a student’s life.