Parallel
Mentorship to help students thrive
Parallel is a mentorship program for 5th-12th graders. We pair your students with high-achieving mentors from top colleges to help them develop the mindset, skills, and habits for success.
How we help students grow:
// Build confidence through action
// Turn interests into a real-world passion projects
// Master study strategies so school feels less overwhelming
// Develop leadership and communication skills
Our Story
Parallel is a mentorship service designed for students, inspired by the professional coaching used by CEOs and executives. We combine life coaching with peer support by matching students with high-achieving college mentors from top schools like Stanford and Berkeley.
Imagine having someone in high school to help you navigate tricky social situations, like making new friends. Or someone to guide you through creating an action plan for what to do over summer break. Or to give you the push you need to try out for the school play. Our role models have recently walked the same path and can share relevant lessons in a relatable way.
We train our mentors in a research-backed curriculum to help kids develop strong mental models, implement tools and frameworks for common challenges, and work on real-world milestones relevant for college admissions. Our mission is to help kids gain the confidence to tackle big challenges by equipping them with the tools to achieve real-world results.
What can a mentor help with?
Conquer schoolwork stress
Learn systems for taking smarter notes, retaining more information, and cutting down study time while improving test scores.
Give your teen someone to talk to (who isn’t you)
Sometimes the most impactful support comes from someone who isn’t a parent. Mentors offer a safe space to talk, reflect, and be heard. No pressure, no judgment.
Build real confidence from the inside out
Shift negative self-talk and develop mental strategies used by top performers to face challenges with resilience and self-belief.
Take action on meaningful goals
Whether it’s launching a project, joining a team, or navigating a big decision, mentors help students turn ideas into action.
Discover and develop a passion (great for college admissions!)
Guided exercises to uncover a passion and turn it into a unique real-world project.
Make deeper friendships
Learn simple techniques for appearing more confident, approachable, and engaging.
And much more…
Our curriculum is built around five foundational pillars
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Build the mental toughness to tackle challenges and embrace failure. Emerge with the self-belief to do hard things.
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Excel in school while studying less. Use proven strategies from top students to learn efficiently and stay ahead.
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Find and pursue something you love. Develop critical thinking and master the tools to set and achieve meaningful goals.
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Learn how to communicate effectively, deepen connections, and build a supportive network of lasting relationships.
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Discover how to optimize sleep, nutrition, and movement to boost energy, focus, and overall mental and physical health.
Our mentors
Our mentors are college students from prestigious universities, who have demonstrated excellence and recently navigated similar challenges and triumphs. This unique approach ensures that our mentors serve as both relatable confidants and aspirational role models.
Trust and safety are top priorities for us. Our mentors go through a rigorous, multi-step hiring process to ensure they meet our high standards of excellence and care. This includes thorough background checks, in-depth interviews, and ongoing training. We also take great care in matching your child with the right mentor and offer the flexibility to rematch if needed.
How to get started
Request a mentor
Fill out our quick application form to tell us about your child’s goals and needs.
Schedule an intro call
We’ll email you to set up a call to learn more about your child, their goals, and answer any questions.
Meet your mentor
Based on your input, we’ll pair your child with a personalized match that you will meet and approve.
Personalized sessions
Your child will meet regularly with their mentor for tailored one-on-one sessions focused on their unique goals, challenges, and growth plan. After each session, parents will receive high-level notes on key topics covered and progress made.