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Service to School StoriesAuthor: Service to School
Welcome to Service to School Stories, a deep-dive style podcast hosted by Sydney Matthes, the Chief Programs Officer, and Alec Emmert, CEO, at Service to School. Well be digging into topics in the Higher Education landscape as they relate to Veterans and transitioning service members. Tune in as we chat about navigating the college experience for Veterans: going through the application process, dealing with imposter syndrome, applying to highly selective universities, handling rejection letters, supporting Veterans on campus and much more! Language: en Genres: Education Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Power of Mentorship in Higher Ed Admissions with Denver Barrows + Cayde Bruce
Episode 10
Tuesday, 9 December, 2025
In this episode of Service to School Stories, Emma Parish, Director of Student Advising, sits down with S2S applicant & Ambassador pair Denver Barrows and Cayde Bruce to explore the power of peer mentorship in the veteran-to-college journey.They dig into how strong mentor–mentee relationships are built, why they matter, and the real impact they can have on your admissions strategy and confidence. Denver and Cayde share what makes mentorship work, the trends they’re seeing across the veteran community, and the qualities that set great mentors apart.You’ll also hear honest insights about navigating the unique challenges military-affiliated applicants face and how having someone in your corner can change everything.The episode closes with practical guidance for both mentors and mentees, plus inspiring reminders of why mentorship is one of the most transformative parts of the Service to School experience.00:00 Introduction to Mentorship in Education05:06 The Impact of Mentorship on College Admissions11:10 Building a Network Through Mentorship14:04 Maintaining Relationships Beyond College Applications16:37 Trends in Mentorship and Education for Veterans20:30 Qualities of an Effective Mentor24:46 Navigating Feedback in Mentorship28:43 The Unique Value of Mentorship for Military Applicants31:20 Final Thoughts and Reflections34:28 S2S Stories Podcast Outro Video.mp4Additional Resources: Become a mentor with S2S
