Carma Van Allen Associate Director of MCAT Student Success | MedSchoolCoach

Carma Van Allen Associate Director of MCAT Student Success

Carma works with MCAT and college advising students as part of the Student Success Team at MedSchoolCoach. She graduated from Brown University and the University of Michigan.

Carma Van Allen, MedSchoolCoach, Student Success Team

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Originally hailing from southeastern Massachusetts, Carma Van Allen completed her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at Brown University and her master’s degree in higher education administration at the University of Michigan. Carma’s previous professional experience includes working in undergraduate academic advising and with various non-profit organizations focused on counseling, mentoring, and supporting students throughout their academic journeys. She has a particular interest in issues of diversity and inclusion in higher education. In her role as Associate Director of MCAT Student Success, Carma works extensively with our MCAT and college advising students, as well as their parents, to ensure a smooth journey throughout the tutoring and advising process. Outside of work, Carma enjoys exercising, reading, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family. She currently lives in South Orange, New Jersey, with her husband, two sons, and two cats.

Undergraduate Education

Brown University

Graduate Education

University of Michigan - Master's in Education

Fun Fact

Carma has been to the top of the tallest building in the world!

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