Your next chapter

Your future.
More possible.

Personal mentorship and practical college guidance for first-generation students and students with limited financial resources.

Big decisions.
Real support.

You do not have to figure it all out alone.

College mentorship

One-to-one guidance for college lists, applications, essays, and important deadlines.

Transfer support

A practical plan for community college students preparing to transfer to a university.

Financial aid guidance

Help with FAFSA, fee waivers, scholarships, and comparing financial aid offers.

Career pathways

Early career guidance from student ambassadors, professionals, and community partners.

A person beside you.
A plan ahead.

Work with a mentor to turn the college process into manageable next steps.

  1. 1
    Meet your mentor

    Discuss your goals and create a personal plan.

  2. 2
    Prepare your application

    Organize requirements, essays, and deadlines.

  3. 3
    Plan for the cost

    Review financial aid, fee waivers, and scholarships.

  4. 4
    Make your decision

    Compare your choices with greater confidence.

Start with one conversation.

Apply for mentorship or help another student find their way.

For students

Your goals.
Our starting point.

Request free mentorship. Tell us what you are working toward and where you need support.

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Educational Resources &
Exclusive Partner Discounts

Explore test-preparation resources, educational partnerships, and exclusive discounts to help you achieve your academic and professional goals.

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Booster partnership

10%

off selected test-prep products

Explore partner offers

Included in the offer

  • DATBooster
  • OATBooster
  • CARSBooster
  • CasperBooster

Learn together, online

MCAT- or Casper-focused virtual workshops and webinars are available upon request through our partnership with Booster.

$10,000

Our founding fund goal

Open more doors.

This launch fund will support scholarships, student workshops, mentor training, and the basic tools needed to run the program.

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Proposed use of funds

10 student scholarships$5,000
Workshops and materials$2,000
Mentor training and safety$1,500
Technology and administration$1,000
Processing and contingency$500

Built by people
who care.

Two prelaw founders and one business founder bring together student advocacy, community outreach, program design, and operations.

Ani Ramazyan, cofounder of Open Path Scholars

Ani Ramazyan

Co-founder, Prelaw and Outreach

A UCLA alumna and legal assistant focused on advocacy, community relationships, and access to education.

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Mikael Gevorgyan, cofounder of Open Path Scholars

Mikael Gevorgyan

Co-founder, Prelaw and Programs

An economics graduate and legal professional developing mentorship programs and pathways into law.

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Georgi Almazyan, cofounder of Open Path Scholars

Georgi Almazyan

Co-founder, Business and Operations

A USC Business Administration student supporting strategy, operations, student leadership, and financial aid access.

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Let’s make
a connection.

Ask about mentorship, volunteering, partnerships, workshops, or ways to support our students.

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