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Academics Admissions Preparing for College Student Life

Organize Now, Get Accepted Later

The college application process is more than simply filling out a form and sending it…

Galin EducationJune 20, 2013

Academics Careers Course Selection Majors Minors Online Courses Student Life

Exploring Majors Before College

Some students come to me with a very specific career or major in mind. Others…

Galin EducationApril 24, 2013

Academics Course Selection Online Courses Student Life

MOOCs: Bringing College Classes to the Masses

There has been a lot of hype and discussion recently around “MOOCs” or “Massive Open…

Galin EducationMarch 28, 2013

Admissions Application Essay Student Life Test Prep Tours Visits

Spring Break Week: Time to Plan for College

Spring break may conjure images of pools, white sandy beaches, and tan lines, but for…

Galin EducationMarch 13, 2013

Admissions Essay Interview Tours Visits

“Demonstrated Interest” Helps Students Get In

Just like making friends or dating, colleges like students who like them back. The more…

Galin EducationNovember 7, 2012

Admissions Application Extracurriculars

The Importance of High-Impact Extracurriculars

Today I had the opportunity to sit with admissions officers at a large public institution.…

Galin EducationNovember 7, 2012

Application Essay

Writing Those Darn College Essays

After working with students for years on college application essays, I have noticed trends in…

Galin EducationSeptember 23, 2012

Application Choosing a College

Application Planning: How Many Schools?

Now that school is back in session and seniors are beginning (or, hopefully, have already…

Galin EducationSeptember 5, 2012

Admissions Application Careers Financial Aid

Why Use an Independent Counselor

Why use an independent college counselor? College admissions has become extremely competitive, with each student applying to…

Zach GalinJune 5, 2012

Admissions Careers Early Action Early Decision Likely Letters Match Visits Wait List

Selecting Schools with a Profession in Mind

Selecting schools to apply to is a daunting task - narrowing down from thousands to…

Zach GalinMay 17, 2012

Organize Now, Get Accepted Later

Exploring Majors Before College

MOOCs: Bringing College Classes to the Masses

Spring Break Week: Time to Plan for College

“Demonstrated Interest” Helps Students Get In

The Importance of High-Impact Extracurriculars

Writing Those Darn College Essays

Application Planning: How Many Schools?

Why Use an Independent Counselor

Selecting Schools with a Profession in Mind

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