Alen Palic
College admissions counselor and Princeton graduate
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Princeton University; Certificates in Cognitive Science, Finance, and Statistics & Machine Learning |
Alen Palic is a college admissions counselor who helps students through the college application process. He also helps students who want to break into strategy consulting. Alen graduated from Princeton in 2023 with a degree in economics and started his career in strategy consulting. He is a former alumni interviewer, so he knows what Ivy League schools look for in applicants. He was the first in his family to aim for a school like Princeton.
What Alen helps with
Alen helps students handle the college application process and understand what top schools want. He also helps students get into consulting, even without past experience.
- Understanding what Ivy League schools look for in applicants
- Showing those qualities in an application
- Making the college application process less confusing
- Breaking into strategy consulting without prior experience
- Preparing for consulting interviews
Who Alen works with
Alen works with students applying to college. He also works with students who want to enter consulting but have no earlier exposure to the field.
Background and qualifications
Alen earned a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Princeton University in 2023. He also earned certificates in cognitive science, finance, and statistics and machine learning. He worked as a private equity summer analyst at Resurgens Technology Partners in 2022 and as a course assistant for economics and data science classes. He began his career in strategy consulting and is now a strategy analyst and research associate. He also served as an alumni interviewer for Princeton.
Alen Palic pricing
Programs and services
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Alen Palic reviews
Alen Palic has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 30 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Alen is a former Princeton alumni interviewer who also works in strategy consulting.
Best for students applying to top colleges who also want to move into consulting.
Common questions
How much does Alen Palic charge?
Coaching with Alen runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Alen from this page for an exact quote.
What does Alen Palic help with?
Alen Palic helps with understanding what Ivy League schools look for in applicants, showing those qualities in an application, making the college application process less confusing and breaking into strategy consulting without prior experience.
Does Alen Palic have reviews?
Alen Palic has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 30 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Alen Palic certified?
Alen Palic lists: Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Princeton University; Certificates in Cognitive Science, Finance, and Statistics & Machine Learning.
Does Alen help students who want to work in consulting?
Yes. Alen began his career in strategy consulting and helps students who have no earlier experience in the field.
How do I contact Alen Palic?
Send Alen a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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