ALLAN ADMISSIONS CONSULTING
Maximizing Your Essays for Your Dream School
With thousands of essays edited and over a decade of experience, Allan Admissions Consulting helps you create your best essays. Allan Admissions does not depend upon a formula, but rather, a series of mental models that helps you come up with the most creative and unique content, structure, and style. Crafting compelling essays may seem daunting, but the disappointment of not getting into your dream school can be even more disheartening--let's get you into your dream school today.
About Me
I'm Stephen Allan, an admissions consultant for over a decade, a lifetime writer, and a Duke University Class of 2010 graduate--in large part because of my common app essay.
My journey began with crafting my own essay about the psychological journey of weightlifting. This essay secured my spot at Duke, where I earned my bachelor's degree in psychology. Since then, I have honed my writing and editing skills at publications like The Chronicle and The (Raleigh) News & Observer, as well as authoring novels in different genres. However, my true passion lies in helping students achieve their aspirations through compelling essays.
Over the past ten years, I have edited and worked on over a thousand essays, collaborating with AbroadEssay, Fiverr, Upwork, and private clients, including those from top colleges, graduate schools, and trade schools. What truly excites me is the opportunity to work with the next student, to be a part of their journey toward realizing their dreams--and if you want to be that student, let's work together to turn your dream school into a reality.
SERVICES OFFERED
Refine Your Application: Tailored Services for Your Essays
COMMON APP EDIT
Brainstorming and outlining
Turnaround within 72 hours
SUPPLEMENTAL EDIT
Brainstorming and outlining
Turnaround within 72 hours
CUSTOM ORDERS
Useful for the entire application process
Assistance with college selection, essay writing, activities, etc.
HOURLY RETAINER
Useful for holistic overview
Charged in 15-minute increments, billed once per week
MY BOOK
The Ultimate College Application Essay Guide
In a world driven by AI, in a process as competitive as college admissions, you need real intelligence in your essay to get into your dream school.
Write Your Best Personal Statement will take you beyond the obvious advice and inform you how to stand out from the crowd. Using the power of mental models and an understanding of the three pillars of your essay, you'll learn how to:
Brainstorm content so unique, no one--and no AI--can copy you
Develop a structure that is distinct, yet not unnecessarily complicated
Write in your personal style and voice, cultivating both quality and originality
With this guide, you'll receive all of the insights I provide to my individual clients and be in the best position possible to gain admission into your dream school. It won't be easy, but you have two choices--you can take the easy route and wonder what if, or you can work hard with this guide and give yourself the best chance to have success.