Webinars & Events

Intro to the PSAT

The PSAT can lead to scholarship opportunities and even direct admission to college. This one-time, 90-minute class will cover the PSAT's structure and content, as well as the strategies students should employ on the exam. The class is intended for high school students in the Class of 2028 and will be led by a local tutor with over a decade of experience with the PSAT.

This workshop is led by Galin's Director or Test Prep, Dan Marlin, in partnership with the Nicolet Recreation Department. 

Location: Nicolet High School

Intro to the PSAT

The PSAT can lead to scholarship opportunities and even direct admission to college. This one-time, 90-minute class will cover the PSAT's structure and content, as well as the strategies students should employ on the exam. The class is intended for high school students in the Class of 2028 and will be led by a local tutor with over a decade of experience with the PSAT.

This workshop is led by Galin's Director or Test Prep, Dan Marlin, in partnership with the Nicolet Recreation Department.

Location: Nicolet High School

Your Student Doesn’t Know How to Study

Many high school and college students think they are studying effectively. Our team of executive function coaches will tell you that they likely aren’t. A lack of understanding of how learning actually happens can lead to poor study habits, like cramming and rereading, which, in turn, can lead to stress, demotivation, and underperformance. Join Galin’s Director of Academic Coaching, Scott Lutostanski, to learn what your student is doing wrong and what they should be doing instead.

Executive Functions for the High-Achieving Underperformers

Many bright and capable students struggle in school. They might miss deadlines, lose assignments, forget meeting times, or constantly be running behind. Many high-achieving students underperform in school because they have weak executive functioning skills—the mental processes that help us plan, prioritize, and follow through. In this webinar, Galin’s Director of Academic Coaching, Scott Lutostanski, will unpack why smart students sometimes struggle and how executive functioning challenges can get in the way of academic success.

Pre-Med Students: What to Focus on Your First Year of College

Thinking about medical school? Start planning before your first semester begins. The first year of college lays the foundation for a successful medical school application—but knowing where to focus can make all the difference. In this webinar, you'll learn how to build a strong academic plan, connect with the right advisors and mentors, gain meaningful clinical and extracurricular experiences, and avoid common mistakes that can set students back. We'll also provide an overview of the medical school admissions timeline so you'll understand what to prioritize from day one of college.

The Changing Landscape of Test Score Requirements in College Admissions

The college admissions testing landscape is changing rapidly. As more colleges (including many highly selective schools) reinstate ACT and SAT requirements and average admitted student scores continue to climb, families are left wondering what these changes mean for their students. Join Galin's Managing Director of Test Prep, Dan Marlin, and College Counselor, Ethan Currie, as they unpack the latest changes to standardized testing policies, explain how colleges are using test scores in admissions decisions, and help you determine the scores your student may need to be competitive at their target schools.

The Executive Functions in Students' Everyday Lives

Why Grades Matter: GPAs and College Admissions

As many colleges and universities return to standardized testing requirements and as UW-Madison's new Top 5% guaranteed admission policy goes into effect, many parents wonder how grades and GPAs factor into admission decisions. Join Galin's Ethan Currie as he discusses GPAs in context. Ethan will discuss: 

• The new law in Wisconsin and how students' GPAs and class ranks will play into their admission probability at UW-Madison 
• How a variety of colleges evaluate student grades and GPAs 
• What sorts of grades and courses highly selective colleges look for

How to Help Your High-Achieving Underperformer: Executive Functioning for High School Students

Many bright and capable students struggle in school. They might miss deadlines, lose assignments, forget meeting times, or constantly be running behind. Many high-achieving students underperform in school because they have weak executive functioning skills—the mental processes that help us plan, prioritize, and follow through. In this webinar, Galin’s Managing Director of Academic Coaching, Scott Lutostanski, will unpack why smart students sometimes struggle and how executive functioning challenges can get in the way of academic success.

Who Gets Into UW-Madison and Why

UW-Madison’s admission rates have dropped in recent years as the number of applications rose dramatically. Join Galin Education’s Ethan Currie, former UW-Madison admissions counselor, for a presentation on how UW evaluates applicants.