When people find mentors who share their interests and invest in them on a personal level, not only do they develop new skills, they develop new identities. They become problem-solvers, activists, scientists, or artists. They become the people they were meant to be.
Studies have shown that having even one quality mentor in your life is a predictor of future success. This is because mentorships are relationships that allow you to grow by learning from experts who help foster your development.
Not all mentorships are created equal. According to experts, formal, structured mentoring programs provide better outcomes for students than informal mentoring relationships. This is why we designed Hugo Mentors to provide the ideal balance of structure and flexibility to foster a meaningful learning experience.
While Hugo primarily works with rising junior and senior high school students, we also offer mentorships specifically designed for college students and adults. Click here to learn more.
Our individualized mentorships offer the opportunity for a deep dive into your academic passion with an expert at a top research university and the opportunity to develop a compelling independent project.
Hugo Mentors are scholars at the best universities in the world with expertise in every academic subject from astronomy to zoology. Just as importantly, our mentors are also experienced teachers who care deeply about fostering learning.
They are able to synthesize and distill their complex knowledge so that you can understand more about the topics that interest you.
Sample Project
Sample Project
This program was one of the best investments I have ever made as a parent.
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This program was one of the best investments I have ever made as a parent.
I really enjoyed working with (my mentee), she is so bright and her enthusiasm gave me hope for the next gen of climate leaders!
My mentor and I had such great chemistry that I can honestly say that I felt like the match was perfect. My mentor was outstanding for several reasons. For one, her expertise in and enthusiasm for her field stood out. This made the mentorship feel not only seamless and productive, but it also added to the depth of learning and fun throughout.....
Hugo has afforded us the opportunity to craft an elective that is tailor made to suit my daughter’s interests and, by virtue of being mentored by a highly qualified professional, digging deep into the material with vigorous discussion and research, we were able to confidently fold the sessions into our junior year curriculum and claim academic credit as part of our formal Home School Instruction Plan. Our work with Hugo will also add a useful layer of independent integrity to our Home School transcript for College applications. Her mentor set a challenging but flexible pace which allowed us to fit the sessions in seamlessly with our other commitments, and her mentor’s own passion for the subject has meant sessions are as fun as they have been rewarding - my daughter has loved every minute of the experience.