GET INVOLVED
BECOME A CMLA ADVISOR
College Match is powered by people like you.
Our CMLA Advisors are volunteers who commit to walking alongside our students as they navigate one of the most important journeys of their lives: getting into—and graduating from—a top-tier college.
As a CMLA Advisor, you'll guide students through every step of the college process—from building their college lists and shaping personal essays, to offering mentorship and steady encouragement along the way.
Who You Are:
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A strong communicator and compassionate listener
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Committed to educational equity
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Comfortable working with high school or college students
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Available to volunteer for at least one full admissions cycle
What You’ll Do:
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Provide 1:1 advising or small group support
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Assist with college research, application strategy, and personal statements
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Share insight, feedback, and encouragement
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Help students make informed, confident decisions
“Working with College Match students has been one of the most meaningful things I’ve done. You don’t just advise—you empower.”
- Lisa Mauricio
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Sebastian Cota
CMLA Class of '20 | Boston College
"I am honored to have graduated from Boston College with a degree in Global Public Health! None of this would been possible without College Match and my counselor Robin who guided me throughout the whole process! Providing opportunity with the east coast trip and mentorship so I can recognize my full potential!"
Samantha Sanchez
CMLA Class of '22 | Columbia University
"The amount of support I have received from College Match is overwhelming and I am forever grateful. I am proud to be a first-generation Latina student and to create a brighter future for my community."
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Angel Lei
CMLA Class of '21 | Claremont McKenna College
"I just graduated from Claremont McKenna College with a B.A. in International Relations and Economics. I genuinely could not have done it without my family, my friends and College Match. I probably wouldn't have chose CMC if it weren't for my incredible counselor, Linda, who believed in me before I fully believed in myself."
TRANSFORMATION TIMELINE
Edwin Sanchez Huizar
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