Company Management

Kofi Kankam
Founder and CEO

Kofi earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology (focus on neurobiology) from Harvard College, his Master of Education degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and his MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a Joseph Wharton Fellow.

Prior to Admit Advantage, Kofi co-founded and successfully exited an educational software company offering job-training and preparatory material to universities and various corporations. Kofi began his career as a consultant for Accenture in New York City servicing the telecommunications space.

At Wharton, Kofi was the Chairman of the largest student-run conference, a strategic marketing teaching fellow, and co-founder of the Comedy Club. He is a former Vice President for The Wharton Club of NY, and a former interviewer and recruiter for Wharton and Harvard, respectively. He has has successfully coached candidates into premier MBA and college programs since 2004 and is active in comedy, community service (through Alpha Phi Alpha) and martial arts.

Kofi lives in NYC with his wife and his ever-present knapsack of jellybeans which he has with him at all times. His goal is to eventually open and lead a jellybean factory in his native Ohio once he stops paying his exorbitant dental bills.

“The challenge of helping candidates achieve their dreams is the exact reason we started this company. There is nothing more satisfying than hearing from a client that he or she now feels that they will have a true chance to chase their goals after being accepted into a program! That’s our purpose. Period.”

Eric Allen
Founder and President

Eric received his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Brown University and his MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated with honors and was a Robert Toigo fellow. His previous commercial experience includes working for GE Capital, where he was a Senior Vice President. Eric also worked in consulting at Accenture and co-founded and successfully sold a pharmaceutical software company, New World Science & Technology, Inc.

At Wharton, Eric was a student admissions officer, where he reviewed applications of prospective MBA students. In addition to his role in admissions, Eric was a leadership fellow and held leadership roles in several on-campus clubs. Eric is a former alumni interviewer for The Wharton School and Brown University.

Eric lives in Maryland with his wife, twin girls, and two rambunctious Labrador retrievers, Simba and Nala. He is very active with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (Man of the Year in 2012 in DC), and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, as both diseases have personally touched his family. He is a die hard Baltimore Ravens fan (can anyone say world champs) despite spending some formidable years cheering on the Cleveland Browns as they lost to the Denver Broncos in the late 80s – don’t judge me.

“School admissions is one of the most challenging and stressful situations (outside of marriage, of course). It is incredibly rewarding to build a world class team that can help applicants and families navigate this process – it’s what keeps me up at night and gets me up in the morning! We look forward to working with you to help you achieve your career dreams”.

Kerith Dilley
Director of Human Resources

Kerith received her MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and her BA in History from the University of California, Los Angeles. Kerith has worked as an in-house professional fundraiser, entrepreneur and fundraising consultant. Kerith has volunteered as a UCLA alumni association scholarship interviewer and evaluator. For Wharton, she was the chair of Wharton’s largest diversity admissions recruitment event, served on the admissions committee, and was a Vice President of Fundraising for Wharton’s International Volunteer Program.

Kerith has provided fundraising and business planning consulting for The George Foundation in India and co-founded a consulting company, Arrowhead Management, focused on providing analysis, planning and implementation of strategic fundraising projects for grassroots nonprofits. She has worked at The Princeton Review, the ACLU and started her own company. Kerith is excited about getting married in the very near future (hooray, Kerith - feel free to send gifts!!)

“I think we have the most talented team of admissions consultants in the world! I take a lot of pride in our rigorous process of selecting and training the most talented and passionate individuals who can help our clients succeed.”

Andrea Kilpatrick
Director of Law Admissions

Andrea earned a bachelor's degree from Princeton University (BA - English and African-American Studies), a Masters of Education degree from the University of Oxford, England (M.Ed) and a law degree from Harvard Law School (JD).

Andrea spent eight years as a consultant with McKinsey & Company, including three years as a leader in the firm's Nonprofit Practice. During her time at McKinsey, Andrea worked with multiple government and non-profit clients on board governance, performance management, and other strategic issues. Her publications include: "The Dynamic Board: Lessons from High-Performing Nonprofits", "Nonprofits' Untapped Resource," and the "Power of Vision."

“I am very fortunate to be in a position where I am able to combine my passions for education and law. It is truly amazing to see the transformation in our clients as we journey with them through the application process and help them articulate how they are going to make their impact in the world – I look forward to embarking on the journey with you!”

Savena Wright
Director of College and Undergraduate Admissions

Savena earned a bachelor's degree in English from The College of New Jersey, cum laude. She went on to teach English in Montgomery County, MD before pursuing her master's degree. In 2002 she graduated with honors from the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education with an M.Ed. (concentration in Psychological Services).

Savena worked as a college counselor at the Masterman School in Philadelphia, the city's most academically rigorous public magnet school. At Masterman she was instrumental in assisting students in all facets of the college selection and application process. She spearheaded various college initiatives to better serve the school community, including a regular college newsletter, school-wide college nights, college workshops for juniors, and a networking luncheon for recent Masterman graduates. Ultimately, Savena assisted Masterman students in earning admission into many of the nation's most competitive schools, including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Columbia, University of Pennsylvania, Brown and Duke.

“I've worked in the classroom and as an admissions advisor, and it is truly gratifying to be in a position in which I can help so many people at such a critical time in their lives. I’m constantly on the road visiting schools and talking to admissions officers to bring our clients the latest knowledge and insights on schools throughout the world; We look forward to helping you find the right fit for your academic and professional dreams.”