Forman School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school for academically motivated students with identified learning differences such as dyslexia, executive function difficulties, or attention deficits. Our program does not support students with behavioral and emotional difficulties, social communication disorder, or those on the autism spectrum.
Alumni Spotlight
2024 Summer Program Counselor Q&A: Yasmine Mirhaji ’22
August 28, 2024
Each summer, Forman School alumni return as Summer Program Counselors. We asked the 2024 alumni counselors about their goals, experiences, and how Forman prepared them for college. Yasmine Mirhaji ’22 gained confidence as a student at Forman and wanted to encourage other students to do the same.
Q: Why did you want to become a Forman Summer Program Counselor?
A: Forman helped me become more confident, and I want to share that with others and build their confidence.
Q: What were you looking forward to most as a counselor?
A: I was looking forward to connecting with the students.
Q: Where do you go to college, and what are you studying?
A: [I attend] American University, and I study International Affairs & History.
Q: How do you feel Forman prepared you for college and life after high school?
A: Forman empowered me to advocate for myself while in college. This has allowed me to overcome my fears about reaching out to professors for help, which has allowed me to foster close relationships with my professors. My time at Forman helped me with time management and sticking to a study schedule, which has contributed to my success in college.
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