What Students Are Saying

ACE Students

ACE has provided me with a close-knit community of like-minded friends who have pushed and motivated me to pursue a graduate school education. Mr. Neal and the rest of the ACE community introduced me to opportunities like research and presenting at conferences which I initially thought were not reserved for someone like me. Through the years I’ve worked with ACE, I was reminded every time that I am a part of a bigger mission of representing often underrepresented individuals in post-graduate education.

- Sarah Omachi, Class of 2025

ACE is an excellent opportunity for students to thrive in a community of scholars where our purpose is to learn more about graduate and professional school. With the resources and instruction given, ACE fully prepares students to be exceptional candidates for graduate and professional school. The blend of in-class instruction and out of class activities such as attending conferences, makes ACE a distinguished program. I am grateful to have been part of the program and hope future scholars see this program as a necessity to learn more about what happens after our undergraduate years at LMU.

- Bryan Ardon Contreras, Class of 2025

ACE has helped me on my path towards graduate school in so many ways. In particular, ACE has exposed
me to different opportunities inside and outside of LMU, equipped me with skills to expand my professional network, and allowed me to reach my full potential as a scholar. One way that ACE has really helped me is through their alumni network, as this is how I have found my mentor who has greatly impacted my trajectory towards graduate school. I truly do not believe I would be where I am now without ACE, and the knowledge I have gained within this program is something that has really shaped who I am as an academic and professional.

- Isabella Chhina, Class of 2025

As a first-generation transfer student, ACE has provided me with a supportive community throughout my undergraduate journey. ACE created a space for me to learn about myself and explore graduate school, equipping me with invaluable tools for life. I am truly grateful for Mr. Neal and my peers in ACE; they are a community at LMU that I deeply appreciate and never take for granted.

- Taleen Madikians, Class of 2025