Allen attended Stanford University, and is the founder and executive director of the Cardinal Educational Consulting Group. He is an experienced educator and college counselor, specializing in unlocking students' latent potential. He identifies and solves academic problems ranging from underachievement, learning disabilities, and organizational/study/time management skills. He is also an expert in understanding the needs and goals of driven overachievers.

CECG is a full services educational consulting company, catering to the educational needs of all ages. For middle and high school students, we can walk you through the educational maze, reducing stress and achieving results. The company is vertically integrated with a focus on college admissions--we assess students, make recommendations, and provide trained Stanford-educated tutors for implementation. Our tutoring services include, but are not limited to EVERY academic subject, EVERY standardized test, college admissions (counseling, personal statements, and applications), and an unsurpassed number of extracurricular activities.