Pacific Mentor
Real mentors. Practical guidance. Personalized support.
What We Do
We offer one-on-one support in UC and grad school admissions, personal statements, academic writing, Japanese language tutoring, and job application prep—tailored to your goals, led by mentors who’ve been there.
Whether you’re applying to college or building your career, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
What We Help With
Our goal is to guide you through every stage of your journey, both in and beyond the classroom.
Education
📝 College & Grad School Admissions
📄 UC Personal Insight Question (PIQ) Coaching
📝 Statement of Purpose & Grad School (Master/PhD) Application Review
✍️ Personal Statement Editing with Narrative Feedback
🏫 School/Program Selection Help
📚 Academic Writing/Citation Help (social science)
📊 Zotero, Excel, ArcGIS for Research
🗣️ Japanese Language (Beginner–Intermediate)
Career
📁 Resume & Cover Letter Reviews
🎤 Interview Prep (especially public sector roles)
💬 Networking & LinkedIn Strategy Coaching
🧭 Career Path Guidance for Urban Planning & Public Health Fields
🧱 Skill-Building Sessions (Excel, storytelling, digital tools)
🔍 Job/Internship Search Strategy for mission-driven fields
Life
📦 Moving Advice & Relocation Help (focused on California & LA)
🏡 Neighborhood Fit Consulting (commute, rent, safety, vibe)
🛠️ PC Building & General Tech Support (beginner-friendly)
🎥Streaming Setup Guidance (OBS)
🛋️ Life Planning Conversations (coaching for transitions, routines, personal systems)
🌱 Custom Support Projects—ask and we’ll see who can help!
View Our Services in Detail
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Meet Your Mentor
Because success shouldn’t be a solo journey.
“Thanks to Pacific Mentor, I got into my top-choice master’s program.”
Jenny
STEM Program Applicant
How It Works
Each mentor sets their own rates, availability, and booking system.
You choose who’s right for you, or we can help match you.