Zinkerz

Graduate School Admissions

Navigate the path to graduate school with Zinkerz’ expertly crafted admissions support. Our grad school admissions counseling offers personalized coaching for students and adults aiming for advanced degrees. With seasoned teachers, we provide an educational experience that turns your graduate ambitions into reality.

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Why Work with a Zinkerz Counselor

Strategic Timeline Planning

Unsure when to start? Our courses create custom timelines for your study, ensuring you meet deadlines and stand out—whether for an MBA, PhD, or other university programs.

Application Mastery

We sharpen your skills—from writing skills to interview prep—highlighting your knowledge and language skills to create a portfolio that shines for community-driven cohorts.

Personalized Confidence

Through personalized classes, we boost English language skills and listening skills, helping you showcase your unique strengths and passions to secure your spot at top universities.

Our Graduate Admissions Process

1. Understand Your Goals​

We begin with an interview to understand your aspirations—your stats, passions, and target graduate degree or certificate. Our teachers dig into who you are and what you want from your university experience.

2. Explore Graduate Programs

Your Zinkerz college counselor will guide you through every step of your college search process, advising you on your curriculum, academic interests, extracurricular activities, supplementary test preparation, and college visits. Together, you'll develop a balanced college list that aligns with your academic profile and future goals. Get ready to explore your right-fit colleges.

3. Create a Realistic Admissions Timeline

Your counselor will help you create a winning application package. You’ll work with your counselor to brainstorm and perfect college essays, choose recommendation letters, and showcase your extracurricular activities. Together, we'll ensure that every part of your application presents your best self to college admissions officers.

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Meet Your Admissions Counselor

At Zinkerz, teamwork is key. Our team of experts collaborates to provide diverse perspectives, ensuring every detail of the college application process is thoughtfully addressed. Get to know the college counselors who will guide your student to success.

Mordejai Burstein

CEO & Head Counselor

“Zinkerz is really about introspection. The most important thing is getting the best out of each student by making them realize that they are great the way they are. Results are important, but the best result is finding the right path for each student. ” 

What Our Students Say

Victoria

Mexico
Georgetown ‘23

Read about Victoria's journey

Inacio

Brazil
Northwestern ‘23

Read about Inacio's journey

Valentina

Brazil
Penn ‘23

Read about Valentina's journey

David

Panama
Duke ‘22

Read about David's journey

Take the first step toward your dream major

Graduate Admissions FAQ

How competitive are graduate school admissions?

Less intense than undergraduate but still challenging, university levels demand specific skills. Our courses ensure your knowledge—like writing skills—meets the mark for a competitive degree or certificate application.

It varies by program—MBAs need work experience, PhDs require research knowledge. We assess your student’s daily life background via interview and design a timeline for optimal study at university.

We address common hurdles—timing, process clarity—with personalized courses and videos from our office. We maximize your chances for your chosen program.

It’s personal. An initial interview reveals your student’s stats and dreams, then we tailor a course to fit your degree goals—transparent and precise for university fit.

We demystify foreign admissions for adults and students, leveraging our community expertise. We highlight your strengths in English language skills to make you a top university candidate.

Victoria C.

Mexico

Georgetown U.

Also admitted to

UC Berkeley, UCLA, and Northwestern

“It was a great experience. I was entirely satisfied with the results”.

210

SAT Score Improvement

President of her school’s coding and feminist club

Victoria Chertorivski pursued her dream of attending a prestigious university with invaluable guidance from Zinkerz. She diligently followed the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum at her high school, setting her sights on top-tier institutions.

A pivotal part of Victoria’s success story was her engagement with Zinkerz’s college counseling program. The Zinkerz team played a critical role in helping Victoria craft a compelling application strategy, providing expert advice and invaluable editing support for her application essays. This personalized guidance was instrumental in securing her place at Georgetown and other esteemed institutions.

Inacio J.

Brazil

Northwestern U.

Early Decision

“We were extremely pleased with the whole process”. - Inacio's parents

450

SAT Score Improvement

Drummer of his school's jazz band and treasurer of student council.

Inacio Johannpeter embarked on his college application journey with Zinkerz as his trusted partner. Much like his older sister, Inacio was determined to make the most of his high school career and had his top choice set on Northwestern.

Inacio’s academic journey included rigorous preparation for standardized tests, particularly the SAT.

Under the guidance of Zinkerz, he attended SAT courses and took part in Sunday mocks, demonstrating his commitment to achieving his best possible score.

Valentina C.

Brazil

U. of Pennsylvania

Early Decision

“I loved working with zinkerz! They supported me through the college application process and the classes I took were very helpful!”

240

SAT Score Improvement

Volunteer art teacher for children and collaborator in housing projects for underprivileged neighborhoods.

Valentina Conde pursued her passion for architecture with the invaluable support of Zinkerz. She aspired to attend her top-choice school, the University of Pennsylvania, and was determined to make her dream a reality.

Valentina’s journey with Zinkerz encompassed various aspects, including IB economics homework help and Duolingo preparation. Her commitment to academic excellence extended to the SAT, which she took an impressive seven times. Zinkerz played a significant role in helping her register for these tests and provided SAT classes and marathons to enhance her performance and raise her score.

David A.

Panama

Frame 328

Duke University

Also admitted to

USC, Emory, BU, and U Michigan

“Zinkerz classes have definitely help me prepare for college as they showcase excellent learning strategies and patience along my college application journey!”.

320

SAT Score Improvement

Intern at the United Nations and treasurer of Ni Uno Más, a youth-run anti-bullying organization in Panama

David Cohen had his sights set on attending Duke University, a prestigious institution. His journey to college success was characterized by academic excellence and active involvement in extracurricular activities.

His accomplishments highlighted his commitment to both global issues and his local community. David’s journey exemplified the impact of Zinkerz’s support in helping students excel academically and achieve their dreams of attending prestigious institutions.