Galin Scholars

The Friday, April 10 deadline is just three days away! Attention Madison area 10th graders: Apply for the Galin Scholars Class of 2028 cohort today. In May, we'll select up to 6 new scholars for our two-year program. Visit galinscholars.org to find out more and to apply.

This week, nearly 200 sophomores registered to take a free diagnostic ACT as part of Galin Education and ' Diag Day! The event aims to empower sophomores to better understand their areas of strength and opportunities for improvement over the next year, before they take the official ACT in their junior year. Thank you to all of the libraries who partnered with us to make this day a success!

Madison Public Library
Sun Prairie Public Library
Mount Horeb Public Library
Waunakee Public Library
Oregon Public Library
Fitchburg Public Library
Verona Public Library

Diag Day 2026! Over 160 tenth graders took a free practice ACT this week through this event with Dane County public libraries, Galin Scholars and Galin Education! These students will now know their starting point to prepare for the official ACT next year. Practice can lead to improvement from wherever you start! Thanks to all of the library staff and the Galin Education team who helped to make this opportunity available!

A great college prep opportunity for 10th graders! Each March, Galin Scholars and Galin Education partner with public libraries across Dane County to host a “Diagnostic ACT® Day.” While 11th graders are taking the official ACT® at school, 10th graders can take a free, baseline test at a local library. This practice test helps students to determine their areas of strength and opportunities for improvement over the next year.

Find out more and register here: galined.com/diagday

The Galin Scholars application for the Class of 2028 (current 10th graders) is now available with an application deadline of Friday, April 10, 2026.

This spring we will select our fourth cohort of up to 6 scholars to participate in our two-year comprehensive college prep program.

Visit galinscholars.org for more information. Teachers, family members, counselors, coaches, or mentors may also nominate a student who will then be invited to learn more about our program and to apply.

Congratulations to Galin scholar, Sennie Kidau, on this award!

We're proud to honor 14 Middleton High School and Clark Street Community School students who were recognized with Outstanding Young Person awards at the Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Recognition Breakfast on Sunday!

Hosted by the Urban League of Greater Madison, the annual event honors Dane County middle and high school students for demonstrating academic excellence, leadership and service. Students were honored for achievements that reflect Dr. King’s vision of leading with purpose.

Join us in congratulating our exceptional honorees on their accomplishments!

We couldn't do this work without many supporters! We are preparing our scholars to maximize their options for college through our comprehensive program. We look forward to a new year of leveling the playing field in college prep in the greater Madison area. Find out more at galinscholars.org.

There are just hours left in 2025! Your donation will help provide college prep for talented students in the Greater Madison area, many who will be the first in their families to go to college. galinscholars.org/donate

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