Mentors can play an important role supporting youth as they make critical academic and career decisions during the transition to adulthood. For young people and their families, preparing for postsecondary opportunities can be an overwhelming, confusing, and stressful process. Having a mentor to help guide the process is beneficial for both young adults and their families. For boys and young men of color (BYMOC) from low-income households, mentors are especially important in preparing for college and career because of systemic barriers that limit opportunity and may impact their confidence and identity development. This research brief was created by MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership to highlight national efforts to increase effective mentoring for boys and young men of color. To develop this brief, MENTOR completed a literature review and interviewed The Fellowship Initiative (TFI) Fellows (high school and college students) and mentors to learn about how mentors can support young people as they prepare for college and careers.