Daniel Klein

Daniel Klein is a college counselor and academic advisor with more than seven years of experience in education, business, and student-centered services. Currently serving as a college counselor at Zenith Prep Academy, he provides personalized guidance to students navigating the college admissions process, from college selection and application strategy to essay writing, standardized test preparation, financial aid, and scholarship identification. His work emphasizes individualized support, helping students assess their academic and extracurricular strengths, identify interests and goals, and develop customized college admission plans that position them competitively for top-tier universities.

Daniel has a strong track record of success at highly regarded independent schools, including BASIS Independent Fremont and Quarry Lane School, where he provided comprehensive college preparation guidance, organized college fairs and visits, managed transcripts and application materials, and maintained relationships with college admissions representatives to stay current on trends and requirements. His approach combines in-depth knowledge of university admissions criteria with a commitment to assessing students holistically, considering motivation, initiative, leadership potential, work and life experience, extracurricular activities, socioeconomic status, and educational or personal hardship. He has helped students gain acceptance to Ivy League institutions and other top universities by fostering self-awareness, confidence, and strategic planning over multiple years.

With a Masters Degree in Counselor Education and School Counseling from San Jose State University, where he also earned a PPS Credential, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management from California State University Monterey Bay, Daniel brings both counseling expertise and business acumen to his work. His prior experience includes roles as a graduate assistant, academic counselor intern, and tutor, as well as coaching and mentoring youth in both academic and athletic settings. This diverse background enables him to connect with students across different contexts, deliver holistic guidance, and communicate effectively with families, educators, and administrators.