Kristin White
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Darien, Connecticut
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach and Executive coach |
| Based in | Darien, Connecticut, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Galin Education |
Kristin White is an independent educational consultant in Darien, Connecticut. She helps students and parents with college admissions through Galin Education. Galin covers the whole college application process, from ACT and SAT prep to academic coaching. The team also advises on graduate school, boarding school and private school admissions. Kristin is a professional member of the IECA. Galin builds a personalized plan for each student, and it starts with a diagnostic exam for test prep clients.
What Kristin helps with
Kristin and the Galin team help students and families through the college application process. They also work on test scores and study skills.
- Planning and completing college applications
- Choosing the right colleges
- ACT and SAT test prep
- Building executive function skills
- Applying to medical, veterinary and PA school
- Finding the right boarding or private school
- Reducing stress between parents and students
Who Kristin works with
Galin works with students and their parents. Clients include high school students applying to college. Others are students planning for graduate programs such as medical school, veterinary school and PA school. Families also come to Galin for boarding and private school admissions.
How Kristin works
Test prep at Galin starts with a diagnostic exam. The results show each student's strengths, areas for growth and test-taking style. Galin uses the score to pick a lesson package, match a tutor and build a personalized curriculum. Students do tutoring sessions, homework and practice exams each week. Most students work with Galin for at least 6 to 9 months. Students also track their own progress along the way.
Background and qualifications
Kristin White is an independent educational consultant based in Darien, Connecticut. She is a professional member of the IECA. She works with Galin Education, a firm that offers test prep, college admissions counseling, academic coaching and subject tutoring. Galin also runs graduate admissions advising and high school admissions counseling.
Kristin White pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions counseling
- ACT and SAT test prep
- Academic coaching
- 1:1 subject tutoring
- Graduate admissions advising
- High school admissions counseling
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The CoachVouch take
Kristin offers college counseling, test prep and executive function coaching for students under one firm, Galin Education.
Best for families who want help with college applications, test prep and study skills in one place.
Common questions
How much does Kristin White charge?
Coaching with Kristin runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Kristin from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kristin White help with?
Kristin White helps with planning and completing college applications, choosing the right colleges, ACT and SAT test prep and building executive function skills.
Is Kristin White certified?
Kristin White lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Galin Education help with graduate school admissions?
Yes. Galin advises students applying to medical school, veterinary school, PA school and more.
How long does ACT or SAT prep with Galin last?
Students can expect to work with Galin for at least 6 to 9 months. Many continue past their first lesson package.
How do I contact Kristin White?
Send Kristin a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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