College Corner

At Galin, we do our best to provide as much information as possible about colleges so that students and families can make an informed decision about what college to attend. On this page you will find…

 

Chats With Admissions Officers: Listen to some of our conversations with college admissions officers and what they have to say about their schools.

 

Galin Tours: Go on a virtual college tour!

 

Blog Posts: Check out some of our blog posts to learn more about colleges you might be interested in.

Chats with Admissions Officers

Galin Tours

Interested in smaller class sizes? More individualized attention from professors? A community of other motivated scholars? In this tour, we make our way around the country to visit some of the nation’s best honors colleges and programs, which can really enhance the college experience.

In this tour, we make our way to the Lone Star State to visit eight schools that offer a variety of education experiences. 

In this tour, we take go to the west coast to check out colleges around the Bay Area in California — an exciting area with many college options. We’ve picked 8 you may want to check out the next time you visit the Bay Area.

In this tour, we take a trip to Boston, a city that is home to some of the world’s most elite colleges. With 35 colleges, universities, and community colleges within Boston’s city limits alone, we’ve picked 8 you may want to check out the next time you are in the area.

In this tour, we take a trip to Chicago to check out a variety of colleges, from small, rural liberal arts colleges to large universities in the heart of the midwest’s largest metropolitan area.

In this tour, we travel from Wisconsin to the Twin Cities to check out 8 colleges, from large state universities to small liberal arts colleges.

In this tour, we check out 10 colleges in and around New York City, providing a good mix of different educational styles and settings.

In this tour, we make our way to the Philadelphia area. Our nation’s first capital has many post-secondary options, and we’ve picked out eight colleges that provide a variety of educational offerings both in the city of brotherly love and the surrounding area.

Welcome to the Pacific Northwest! Due to the region’s mild climate, beautiful ocean and mountain landscapes, and the recent boom in technological jobs, many people are flocking to this area. There are also many great schools to be found in this region of the states. Here are 8 schools that you can check out.

Blog Posts

A Quick Guide To Albion College

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As a small, private college in the midwest, Albion College offers everything you’d expect from an undergraduate-only institution, plus many extras. Albion promises personal attention that helps its students translate…

Intellectual and Independent-Minded? Check Out Reed College

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Reed College made headlines in the mid-1990s by refusing to submit information to the U.S. News rankings, but the school was marching to the beat of its own drummer well…

What We Learned About Willamette University

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In the heart of Oregon’s capital city lies the oldest college west of the Mississippi River – Willamette University. Founded in 1842, it even pre-dates Oregon’s statehood! On a recent…

Beyond the Scenic Beauty at UC Boulder

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At the base of the Rocky Mountains in one of the nation’s top college towns, the University of Colorado-Boulder is a popular school for outdoor enthusiasts. When they’re not skiing,…

Get to Know Guilford College

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By Ethan Currie I recently had the chance to stop by Guilford College in Greensboro, N.C. - a smaller liberal arts college of around 1,300 students - and attend an…

The University of Denver: A Four-Dimensional Experience

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Even on a rare overcast day in the normally sunny Mile-High City, a recent tour of the University of Denver was full of bright spots. This mid-sized, private university offers…

Discover the University of Redlands

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By Paula Wheeler The Fiske Guide to Colleges calls the University of Redlands “one of higher education’s best-kept secrets.” Recently, our counseling team welcomed Redlands Admissions Counselor Abigail McConnell, a…

What Differentiates Davidson?

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By Galin Education Counselors  Stepping onto the campus at Davidson, a student would be forgiven for thinking they were somewhere in Western Massachusetts: The charming mainstreet of the town and…

Knox: A College That Changes Lives

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Knox College, a small liberal arts college in Galesburg, Illinois, is part of the Colleges that Change Lives consortium, a group of schools that emphasize experiential learning and small class…

What Stands Out at NC State?

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By Galin Education Counselors   For students who seek a large university with a sense of community and also want access to big-city amenities and opportunities, NC State checks the…

The University of Pittsburgh: Four Inspiring Aspects

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By Liz Jackson   The University of Pittsburgh is a top-20 public university with Division I athletics, a vibrant urban campus just three miles from downtown Pittsburgh, and a strong…

There’s Something About Whitman College

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By Jessie Brumfiel   I spoke recently with an admission officer from Whitman College. As a young graduate of Whitman, she exuded true passion. When she was a senior in…