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An Encounter with Lehigh University

By Dave Best, Galin Education College Counselor Overview Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Lehigh University is a small,…

Zach GalinAugust 25, 2016

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Why the ACT Isn’t Like School

By Catherine Tierney Many students expect their ACT prep will be minimal because they excel…

Zach GalinApril 19, 2016

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How To Deal With College Rejections

Getting rejected from college is a bummer, no question about it. But being rejected from…

Zach GalinMarch 16, 2016

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How Colleges Look for the Right Fit

As we have noted several times in this blog, students should focus on pursuing their…

Zach GalinDecember 16, 2015

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High Schoolers are Busy: Time Management Strategies

As we mentioned in an earlier blog, high school students are more over-extended and stressed…

Zach GalinNovember 19, 2015

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Finding Scholarships to Fund College

As the cost of college tuition continues to rise, students and, especially, their parents may…

Zach GalinNovember 11, 2015

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Legacy Admissions

Students applying to college are probably familiar with the idea of legacy admissions, or even…

Zach GalinOctober 28, 2015

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Do Colleges Really Want Well-Rounded Students?

Move over, well-rounded student. These days, colleges are looking to assemble a well-rounded class made…

Zach GalinOctober 21, 2015

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“Additional Information” on College Applications

The Common Application provides space for 650 words worth of “additional information.” Must students use…

Zach GalinOctober 14, 2015

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How 9th & 10th Graders Can Prepare for Admissions

As they start high school, students do not need to explicitly prepare for college. They…

Zach GalinSeptember 22, 2015

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An Encounter with Lehigh University

Why the ACT Isn’t Like School

How To Deal With College Rejections

How Colleges Look for the Right Fit

High Schoolers are Busy: Time Management Strategies

Finding Scholarships to Fund College

Legacy Admissions

Do Colleges Really Want Well-Rounded Students?

“Additional Information” on College Applications

How 9th & 10th Graders Can Prepare for Admissions

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