Professional College Admissions Consultants in Austin, TX

Allan graduated from Cornell University with Cum Laude honors in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering with a concentration in Energy and Economics. After completing his bachelor's degree, he received a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Allan founded an admissions consulting program as the President of a national honor society at Cornell University. He also acted as an admissions mentor at a local high school. As an admissions ambassador, Allan provided feedback to the admissions board on the potential candidate's fit with the school. With over ten years of experience as an academic counselor, he has helped his students gain admission to Cornell University, the University of Chicago, Carnegie Mellon University, and the University of Texas, among many others.

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As a first-generation college student, Allan has first-hand experience with how challenging and confusing the admission process can be. This fuels his passion for supporting and guiding his students through the application process. As a coach, he takes a personalized approach–highlighting each applicant's strengths and individuality. He is adaptable and flexible when it comes to what his students need, regardless of what stage in the application process they're in. Allan excels in helping his students develop a robust applicant profile that speaks to what admissions officers are looking for in an ideal candidate beyond test scores and grades. He helps his students turn their shortcomings into strengths, allowing them to shine through.

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With his Quad students, Allan breaks down the application process into more manageable steps. He helps his students understand the rationale behind each aspect of their application–specifically, why the colleges ask specific questions and what they want to learn about the students. This, in turn, gives his students the opportunity to build a more meaningful and intentional application. Through coaching prospective college students, Allan hopes to pass on his knowledge and experience to ensure that his students can more easily manage the college application process. He finds great joy in seeing his students' and their families' happy faces and tears when they receive acceptance letters from their dream school. Allan ensures that his students feel confident in their application and works hard to get each of his students to that state of mind and having fun along the way.

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When Allan isn't coaching, he mentors high school students and young professionals on career and professional development. He also enjoys playing competitive badminton–and winning!

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Allan's Pro Tip?

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Students often think they need the perfect resume and breadth of experience to be a competitive candidate. While having these experiences under your belt can be an asset, you can always find strength in your application through your weaknesses and shortcomings, making you much more resilient and competitive throughout the application process.

Earlanda is the Senior Associate Dean at the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine with over a decade of admissions experience. She has over a decade of admissions committee experience across multiple health professions disciplines , having reviewed and interviewed candidates for dental and medical school. For the past 10 years, she has been deeply engaged in the medical school admissions process, screening applications, interviewing candidates, reviewing prerequisite coursework, and delivering the Dean’s admissions presentation. Students Earlanda has worked with have been accepted to institutions such as Rice University, Baylor University, multiple schools in the University of Texas system, and more.

 Earlanda earned her Bachelor’s degree from Texas State University and her PhD from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She previously held the role of Associate Dean of Clinical and Applied Science Education at the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine before transitioning to Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs . In these positions, she has reviewed applications, interviewed candidates, evaluated prerequisites, delivered institutional presentations, and served on final selection panels. She began her admissions work in 2012 and has helped shape the incoming classes of several top-tier health science programs. 

As a counselor, Earlanda offers students a compelling blend of strategic admissions insight and empathetic mentorship. Serving on admissions teams across multiple health professions has taught Earlanda what truly matters in the application review process. She has gained a deep understanding of the factors that are most heavily weighted, including academic readiness, personal character, meaningful experiences, and a clear sense of purpose. She has learned how to identify the qualities that help a candidate stand out from the rest and how those attributes often correlate with long-term success, not just in gaining acceptance but in thriving through graduation and beyond. These insights allow Earlanda to coach applicants with intention, helping them present a compelling, authentic narrative that aligns with what admissions committees value most. 

Earlanda has been mentoring students since high school, and has continued to coach applicants at every level—from high school and undergraduate programs to graduate and professional schools. She is committed to providing thoughtful, personalized guidance that empowers students and families to navigate the admissions process with confidence and clarity.

Earlanda’s passion for coaching comes from her own experience as a first-generation, female minority college student and PhD graduate. She understands the transformative power of higher education and is dedicated to helping students find schools that match their values and set them on paths to success. She believes that college is a pivotal time in a young adult’s life, one that lays the foundation for a future career they’ll love and a life filled with purpose. Guiding students through the application process allows Earlanda to support their growth, help them articulate their unique stories, and empower them to make choices that lead to lifelong joy and fulfillment.

Outside of her professional work, Earlanda enjoys attending her son's basketball games, hosting dinner parties, and planning vacations and special events for her loved ones.