Parallel

Mentorship for your child: a trusted guide, a supportive listener, a push in the right direction.

Parallel is a mentorship service for 5th-12th graders. We pair your students with high-achieving mentors from top colleges based on your child’s interests.

Just some of the benefits of Parallel…

// Learn from a role model who’s been recently been there

// Turn interests into a real-world passion projects

// Reduce overwhelm and improve grades with efficient study skills

// Stand out in college admissions

// Develop soft skills for building stronger relationships

// Build confidence to take on bigger challenges

Our Story

Coaching is the ultimate life hack. If you want to get better at something, you get a coach. Stephen Curry has a shooting coach. Warren Buffett had a mentor who helped shape his investment empire. So why shouldn’t students get the same advantage, especially at such an impactful time in their lives?

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 resolving a conflict with a friend. Or someone to guide you through a decision-making framework when you’re stuck. Or to give you the push you need to take on a big challenge. 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 coach help with?

Master Note-Taking for Better Grades

Learn systems for taking smarter notes, retaining more information, and cutting down study time while improving test scores.

Implement a framework for making better decisions

Consult your authentic goals with a repeatable framework aligned around your core values.

Adopt positive self-talk

By recognizing and reshaping negative thoughts, adopt self talk that athletes and high performing professionals use to grow and overcome challenges.

Boost energy through physical wellbeing

Optimize sleep, nutrition, and movement to stay energized and focused throughout the day.

Discover and develop a passion (great for college admissions!)

Guided exercises to uncover a passion and turn it into a real-world project.

Practice techniques for better communication

Practices for appearing more approachable, confident, and engaging in social settings.

And much more…

Our curriculum is built around five foundational pillars

  • Build the mental toughness to tackle challenges and embrace failure. Emerge with the self-belief to do hard things.

  • Excel in school while studying less. Use proven strategies from top students to learn efficiently and stay ahead.

  • Find and pursue something you love. Develop critical thinking and master the tools to set and achieve meaningful goals.

  • Learn how to communicate effectively, deepen connections, and build a supportive network of lasting relationships.

  • Discover how to optimize sleep, nutrition, and movement to boost energy, focus, and overall mental and physical health.

Our coaches

Our coaches are college students from prestigious universities, who have demonstrated excellence and recently navigated similar challenges and triumphs. This unique approach ensures that our coaches serve as both relatable confidants and aspirational role models.

Trust and safety are top priorities for us. Our coaches 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 coach and offer the flexibility to rematch if needed.

How to get started

Request a coach

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 coach

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 coach 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.