MYNT

Community Scholars Program (CSP)

MYNT Education is committed to helping students from all socioeconomic backgrounds access higher education through the Community Scholars Program (CSP).

Why CSP?

MYNT Education is committed to helping students from all socioeconomic backgrounds access higher education through the Community Scholars Program (CSP).

We offer individualized programs for students to optimize their academics. MYNT creates plans that fuel academic and extracurricular success. MYNT addresses students' personal interests to create a blueprint for college admission.

At no cost to families, selected Scholars will work closely with a MYNT counselor who will help the student navigate all aspects of the college application process. Scholars will meet with a counselor twice a month and should have transportation to the MYNT office in Pasadena (305 South Hudson Ave, Suite 202, Pasadena CA 91101).

Scholars will apply to the California State University, University of California, and 3 private schools. MYNT Education will help offset some of the cost of scholars' application fees.

Who should apply?

The Community Scholars Program is selective and open to juniors at any Southern California public high school that will graduate as part of the Class of 2021.

MYNT Education seeks motivated and academically strong students that are enrolled in at least one junior-year AP class and have a weighted GPA of at least 3.8. Students who demonstrate a commitment to community service and leadership will make more competitive candidates.

Applicants should be the first in their family to attend college and be eligible for free or reduced lunch.

Application Deadline & Process

Part I of the application is due July 1, 2021, which includes a general application. Please email Carlos Solorio (carlos.solorio@mynteducation.com) if you'd like us to send you the electronic application.

MYNT Education will follow up with selected candidates who will submit Part II of the application which includes several short essays. Students in the final round will also be asked to submit proof of parent income.

Selected scholars will be notified in early summer and will begin meeting with a MYNT counselor in August 2021.

MYNT Community Scholars Program Alumni

Mike J.
Mike J.
Montclair High School
Pepperdine University
Mike lives in Montclair, CA with his mother. Mike will attend Pepperdine University where he'll major in Business Administration. Some of the leadership programs that he was involved in were Student Site Council, Link Crew, and Key Club. Mike appreciated the one-on-one personal guidance throughout the college application process and how MYNT helped him reach his academic goals.
Tess U.
Tess U.
Cerritos High School
University of California, Berkeley
Tess lives with her mom, aunt, and grandma in Bellflower, California. She served as Secretary General in her school’s Model United Nations program and President of Jesus Club. When Tess attends UC Berkeley, she plans to study Data Science with an emphasis in Business. MYNT provided Tess with insightful suggestions to make her application stand out and kept her on track to finish them before the deadline.
Enrique M.
Enrique M.
Whitney High School
West Point Military Academy
Enrique lives in the city of Norwalk with two younger sisters and his parents, but that’s set to change as he moves to attend the United States Military Academy and study American Politics. During high school, he partook in track, cross country, Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia’s Young Legislators, a church group, and other activities. MYNT helped him with developing a college list, planning and completing essays, and filling out different sections of various college applications.
Roberto A.
Roberto A.
Lynwood High School
Stanford University
Being a first-generation student meant I had no guidance in the college application process. MYNT Education was able to remove the obstacles of being the first generation in my family to go to college by aiding me through essay help, advice on courses, and covering fees that come with applying for colleges. MYNT Education was able to help me reach my full potential, and thanks to this organization, I am proud to say I will be attending Stanford this fall.

Mike J.

Montclair High School
Pepperdine University


Mike lives in Montclair, CA with his mother. Mike will attend Pepperdine University where he'll major in Business Administration. Some of the leadership programs that he was involved in were Student Site Council, Link Crew, and Key Club. Mike appreciated the one-on-one personal guidance throughout the college application process and how MYNT helped him reach his academic goals.

Tess U.

Cerritos High School
University of California, Berkeley


Tess lives with her mom, aunt, and grandma in Bellflower, California. She served as Secretary General in her school’s Model United Nations program and President of Jesus Club. When Tess attends UC Berkeley, she plans to study Data Science with an emphasis in Business. MYNT provided Tess with insightful suggestions to make her application stand out and kept her on track to finish them before the deadline.

Enrique M.

Whitney High School
West Point Military Academy


Enrique lives in the city of Norwalk with two younger sisters and his parents, but that’s set to change as he moves to attend the United States Military Academy and study American Politics. During high school, he partook in track, cross country, Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia’s Young Legislators, a church group, and other activities. MYNT helped him with developing a college list, planning and completing essays, and filling out different sections of various college applications.

FAQ's
When is the best time for students to start working with MYNT Education?
Ideally, students should start working with MYNT Education in 9th or 10th grade. Starting early gives Carlos more time to become familiar with students' strengths, interests, and areas needing improvement. Getting a head start in this process also gives us enough time to develop unique admission themes.

Carlos limits his student workload to no more than 25 students per class. Starting early secures him as your counselor for the duration of your high school career.
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What sets MYNT Education apart from other college admission counseling agencies?
Carlos has experience working in the admission office of highly selective colleges and as a guidance counselor at an elite high school. Carlos' college counseling experience spans over 24 years. Few counselors can boast this level of experience.

Unlike other college counseling organizations with high counselor turnover, all MYNT Education students work exclusively with Carlos. MYNT Education's work is individualized and student-focused. All meetings are one-on-one.

Finally, MYNT Education does not rely on gimmicks or "tricks" to get students into college. Carlos' approach seeks to authentically showcase students' strengths and match these with the best colleges.
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How often will students need to meet with MYNT?
Students in 9th and 10th grades meet with Carlos 10 times per year. To complement the 10 yearly meetings, Carlos will schedule 30-minute check-ins on an as-needed basis.

Students in 11th grade meet with Carlos once per month. We kick off the college application process during the second semester of 11th grade. As a result, Carlos will schedule 30-min check-ins on a regular basis to ensure that students are making progress.

High school seniors meet with Carlos 2-3 times a month.
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