A chapter of Beyond College · Berkeley, CA
The degree opens the door.Mentorship tells youwhat’s behind it.
We pair Berkeley undergraduates with working professionals for three one-hour sessions of structured, honest mentorship — on school, on careers, and on the decisions that fit in neither box.
Applications open Oct 1–15, 2026 / 28 spots / free for every Berkeley student
Where our mentors work
Three tracks
Pick the one that matches where you are.
Excel in school
The mechanics nobody teaches: how to read fast, study once, and hold a hard semester together. Built with students who've done it at Berkeley.
Career mentorship
A mentor inside the industry you're aiming at. Real paths, real tradeoffs, and the introductions that come from someone vouching for you.
1-on-1 personal coaching
Certified coaching for the questions that aren't academic or professional. Purpose, values, and what you actually want.
How it works
Three steps, start to finish.
Apply
Answer three short questions and record a two to three minute video from your phone. You'll hear back within a week.
Talk with us
Once you're accepted, we'll schedule a 20-minute conversation between you and one of our mentors: we want to get to know you, answer your questions, and work out your best pairing.
Meet your mentor
Three one-hour sessions, once every one or two weeks, with your matched mentor.
Applications open October 1.
Three short questions and a two to three minute video from your phone. That’s the whole application. Submit by October 15.
We have 28 spots to start, and admissions are rolling — as three-session mentorships wrap up, we open more places as mentors become available.