Mentor Marketplace: Connect with AIVIA-Verified Experts for ByteSize™ Mentoring Sessions

stemaway · February 25, 2025, 1:05am

Stand Out in College Applications with STEM-Away®: A High Schooler’s Path to Success

Turn your genuine curiosity and passion for STEM into a powerful, standout narrative for college applications

Your Path to STEM Success

As a high school student preparing for college—or as a parent guiding your teen—you understand how competitive admissions have become. STEM-Away® is here to turn your genuine curiosity and passion for STEM into a powerful, standout narrative for college applications.

Step 1. Find Your Passion Projects

✓ Visit the AIVIA Projects Page
✓ Choose projects aligned with your genuine interests

Step 2. Take the First Step with Low-Stakes Evaluations

✓ Familiarize yourself with your chosen project
✓ Attempt the MCQ & AIVIA evaluation
✓ No pressure: You only need to attempt this evaluation—not necessarily pass—to access mentors

Step 3. Track Your Progress Easily

✓ Visit your personalized AIVIA™ Dashboard
✓ Easily track all projects you’ve engaged with

Step 4a. Connect with Mentors Directly from Your Project Dashboard

✓ For each project where you’ve attempted the AIVIA evaluation, you’ll see the option to Request Mentorship
✓ Just check Request Mentorship from the dropdown

Only mentors who have achieved Intermediate or Expert status on that project can view your request and message you

Step 4b. Find Mentors via the Forum-Based Marketplace

✓ Prefer a more open, forum-style approach? Visit the AIVIA™ Mentor Marketplace
✓ Browse posts by mentors

Don’t see a fit? Post your own request! Just start a new topic with the suggested title format and describe what you’re looking for

Why Is Project-Specific Mentoring Unique?

Imagine working on your college application portfolio and getting stuck on a specific technical challenge. Instead of generic advice, you can quickly consult an expert mentor who knows your project inside out. This targeted, timely support makes your learning highly effective, saves valuable time, and reduces stress—benefitting both students and parents.

Privacy and Recognition:

✓ Only your successful MCQ scores and Intermediate/Expert AIVIA ratings are publicly visible; everything else stays private
✓ Only Intermediate or Expert-rated participants are eligible to mentor others, enhancing credibility

Let STEM-Away® help you turn authentic STEM interests into college admission success stories.