Zachary Friske, ALM, MBA, CCFC
Graduate & Undergraduate Admissions
Advanced Placement® (AP) Testing
Professional & Academic Advising
Zachary Friske is an experienced Advanced Placement® (AP) high school instructor who focuses on AP® STEM instruction in the Dallas–Fort Worth Area of Texas. Mr. Friske's skills in teaching, research, and academic advising have been shaped through his work with students and their families, helping a new generation of scholars navigate their undergraduate coursework.
Mr. Friske is a Harvard University-trained educator with a Texas Educator Certificate in Science Grades 7 – 12, Mathematics Grades 7 – 12, and English Language Arts and Reading Grades 7 -12. As a College Board®-trained AP® STEM teacher, Mr. Friske serves as an Associate Advanced Placement Teacher, providing instructor coverage and guest lecture services for Advanced Placement® courses in AP Science, AP Mathematics, AP English, and AP History at two public high schools in the Southlake Carroll Independent School District.
His commitment to education also extended to his previous instructor position at Houston ISD, where he served as the teacher of record for Magnet Physics, AP Physics 1, and AP Physics 2 at the Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions (DHSHP). Mr. Friske developed an award-winning curriculum that consistently produced AP® exam scores that surpassed state and national averages.
Mr. Friske loves to dig into college admissions challenges and solve them by leveraging a cutting-edge methodology sharpened through his experience at UCLA College Counseling and in a top 50 nationally ranked high school counseling office. Mr. Friske works with students and families to optimize both the college admissions process and academic survival skills to best position students for success in their future academic careers.
Education
2020 - 2025
Harvard University
Master of Liberal Arts (ALM)
With world-class faculty, groundbreaking research opportunities, an inclusive residential environment, and a dedication to affordability, Harvard University Graduate students have all the resources they need to fulfill their academic and personal potential. Harvard's unparalleled student experience educates the next generation of citizens and citizen leaders. In addition, Harvard has one of the most generous need-based financial aid programs in the world, ensuring that the cost will never stand in the way of a Harvard education.
2021 - 2022
UCLA
College Counseling Certification
The College Counseling Certificate is designed for secondary school counselors, teachers, career counselors, admissions personnel, and others who want to build their professional competencies or establish an independent educational consulting practice. This program is also ideal for college admissions professionals who want to help high school students identify post-secondary options. This seven-course certificate provides the skills needed to guide high school students to college and beyond.
2014 - 2015
Texas A&M University
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The Full-Time MBA Program at Mays Business School at Texas A&M University gives students extensive opportunities to apply what they learn in the classroom to real-world situations. The program is highly selective and admits approximately 40% of applicants each year.
2010 - 2014
Southern Methodist University
Bachelor of Science - BS Bachelor of Arts - BA
Biochemistry | Psychology
SMU is a private university of 11,000+ students with strong undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in the humanities and sciences; business; the performing, visual, and communication arts; engineering; education and human development; law; and theology. Undergraduates can choose from approximately 100 majors and 85 minors.
2026 - Present
Johns Hopkins University
Doctor of Education
(EdD)
The Johns Hopkins University School of Education’s Doctor of Education program prepares scholar-practitioners to address complex educational challenges through applied research, evidence-based decision-making, and systems-level leadership. Working alongside distinguished faculty and a diverse cohort of education professionals, students connect rigorous scholarship with authentic problems of practice in their organizations and communities. The program emphasizes equity, innovation, and measurable improvement, culminating in a doctoral dissertation designed to produce practical solutions and lasting impact across educational settings.
