College Mentoring Experience was founded in 2014 by long-time Austin resident Bernard Lilly because of his concern for the high rate of school dropouts and graduation rates of students. This vision launched the creation of a mentoring organization with the mission "To help students WIN!”.  It has always been about the kids and providing them with a fair opportunity to have a chance at success.  Over the past four years College Mentoring Experience has exposed youth to college tours, cultural and sporting events, scholarship opportunities and most importantly a great mentor.  Our organization is focused on ensuring that we address the social and academic needs of our youth through Experience, Mentoring and Exposure. We continue to benefit from a strong base of active mentors and volunteers that share the same passion for wanting our youth to succeed.

​College Mentoring Experience is a Chicago non-profit organization that provides resources to help youth enter into college and graduate via college tours, scholarships, tutoring and mentorship; we prepare students with academic and soft skills needed to succeed in the 21st century academic and workplace environments. It is our belief that when students are supported; families and communities are impacted.