After completing his Master's in Environmental Studies from York University, it seemed Bryan was destined for a career in international development but his passion for teaching and serving students led him back to the classroom. Bryan Tinlin is originally from London, Ontario, Canada but has worked and travelled around the world. He has served college and university students for over 13 years with the bulk of his career devoted to academic advising. It was through his more than 8,000 advising sessions with students that Bryan developed a unique ability to hone in on the root causes of students' academic struggles. These insights, along with indispensable advice for success, are what Bryan is sharing in his writing.Bryan has used his wealth of post-secondary experience to start his own consulting company, Tinlin Academic Advising and Consulting. He recognized after having met with thousands of struggling students that there was a need for independent, objective, and trusted advice before students made the decision to pursue post-secondary study. Bryan has received numerous awards and scholarships for both his academic achievements, institutional accomplishments, and community service.