Student Requirements

  • Fill out the application
  • Get a recommendation from a teacher
  • Attend students and parent orientation (September 7th or September 8th) 
  • No GPA requirements 
  • All high school students in Dallas can apply
    • Most of our events take place in the Pleasant Grove area (Southeast Dallas)

What do I do once I am in Primos?  

  • Begin meeting your mentor in September
  • Students must communicate with their mentor weekly. 
  • Students must meet their mentor in person once-a-month.
  • Attend Primos events, when possible. (Attendance at events earns students points on their scholarship application)
  • Students can apply for our scholarship in the Spring if they are in good standing with their mentor. 

What else does Primos do? 

  • We take students on college visits
  • We host workshops for parents
  • We provide scholarships in the Spring
  • We connect students to summer internships
  • We host social events for mentors and mentees
  • We host a huge career fair in the Spring
  • And lots, lots more!
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Primos students visiting Texas A&M Commerce in 2022.

​Frequently Asked Questions

Can current college or grad students be Primos?
Yes, college students can be mentors to high school freshmen. 
Are there going to be events for Primos?
We will also host in-person bonding events, workshops for mentee/parents, college trips, and other fun activities!
What happens after the year is completed?
​The hope is that you will form a strong bond and relationship with your Primo. We’d love for you to continue your relationship!
How are the parents involved?
Parents give permission for their children to participate in our program and must be consulted for all field trips. Primos are also a resource for families and we will be organizing info sessions for parents to attend (possible topics include: FAFSA and financial aid, career exploration)
How do we get paired up with our mentor? 
Mentors and mentees will fill out interest forms. Mentees will get videos of their top 3 matches and get to pick their first and second choice. You have a say in who your mentor will be! 

We Want You!
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Primos Dallas founding members. Back row: Jose Torres, Eli Gonzalez, Diana Herrera, Michelle Neely, Jesus Serrato; Front: Clara Torres, Alicia Serrato, Segio Gonzales

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