With 25 years of experience in the field of college admissions, Seth Allen has a deep understanding of best practices and trends in admissions and financial aid across the country.
Under his direction, Pomona’s admissions team has expanded the recruitment of underrepresented students and further strengthened relationships with QuestBridge, Posse (Chicago and Miami), and the Pomona College Academy of Youth Success. The office has also increased the College’s global reach through new international recruitment in Latin America, Africa, India, and Europe.
Allen has been quoted extensively by the national media and speaks regularly at high schools and conferences throughout the world. He has served on the board of directors of The Common Application (president 2008-09), as chair of the Member Relations Committee for the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC, 2011-13) and on the College Board Guidance and Admissions Assembly Council.