DEDICATED EDUCATOR
Allie Timberlake, M.A. holds a BS in Mathematics from Loyola University New Orleans and an MA in Higher Education Administration from New York University. While in graduate school, she presented at regional and national conferences about multi-racial identity and published a paper on non-traditional first-generation students in NYU’s Journal of Student Affairs.
She brings a wealth of college admissions experience and counseling relationships to her role as an educational consultant, having worked at selective universities and selective high schools around the country for over 25 years.
EXPERIENCE
For over a decade, Allie Timberlake has served as a trusted guide, helping more than 1,000 students and their families navigate the college application journey. Her mission is clear: to inspire students to build a strong academic foundation, explore their passions, and develop the confidence and self-awareness needed to thrive.
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Allie recognizes the challenges and competitiveness of the college admissions process, as well as the importance of finding the right fit for each student. Through her extensive experience, she has witnessed how preparation can unlock doors to collegiate success and create opportunities for personal growth.
MY STORY
I wasn’t asked what I wanted to be when I grew up. I was simply told to go to college. ​
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As a first-generation college student, the message was clear: college was the goal, the destination. The path ahead wasn’t always clear, but it was paved with hope, determination, and the belief that education would open doors.
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​So I chose a school that offered me a full scholarship because it felt like the opportunity I had been waiting for. Thankfully, it turned out to be the right place, the right time, and the beginning of something bigger.​
I majored in math because I was good at it. But it wasn’t until my senior year that I began to ask, “What do I actually want to do with this?”
After graduation, I worked part-time as a bank teller and taught ballet classes, jobs that gave me structure, but not a sense of purpose. However, one thing was clear: I wanted to give back to the place that had given me so much. I returned to my alma mater to work in admissions, and over the next few years, climbed the ladder to become an Assistant Director.​
But I’m someone who thrives on growth. I knew I needed to challenge myself in new ways, so I headed to graduate school in New York City. For seven years, I wore many hats within the college system, roles that offered prestige and responsibility, but pulled me farther away from what I loved most: working with students. The higher I climbed, the more I missed connecting with high school students about their future.​
So I came home.​
For the past 15 years, I’ve been where I belong, as a college counselor, accompanying students as they ask questions I never knew I could ask: What do I love? What kind of environment helps me thrive? What path do I actually want to follow?​
In my role as a college counselor, I help students discover their own path. Together, we uncover what matters most, build college lists rooted in self-awareness, and make decisions with confidence. Because college isn’t the destination, it's the first stop to becoming who you are.
QUALIFICATIONS
Allie has worked in the college admission field for over two and a half decades. Her professional journey started at Loyola University in New Orleans, where she worked as an Assistant Director of Admission. Since then, she's helped numerous students gain acceptance to their desired colleges and universities.
2021 - Present
College Counselor, Academy of the Sacred Heart
2020 - 2024
Jump Start Counselor, Interface Education Services
2008-2011
Associate Director of Admission, Pace University
2006-2008
Senior Assistant Director, Graduate Enrollment, New York University
2011-2021
College Placement Counselor, Jesuit High School
2004-2006
Assistant Director, Student Affairs, The Juilliard School