Kelly Chan
College and grad admissions counselor for non-traditional applicants
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsTransfer studentsGrad school and PhDIvy League and top schoolsCareer changeTech careers |
| Works with | Students and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | M.S. Systems Engineering, Johns Hopkins University (2026); B.S. Industrial & Labor Relations, Cornell |
Kelly Chan is an admissions counselor who helps students get into college and master's programs. Kelly also coaches career moves into tech and engineering. Kelly works with transfer students, applicants with lower GPAs, and people from non-traditional backgrounds. Kelly is a Bay Area native with over 10 years at Apple, Adobe, and Goldman Sachs. Kelly transferred into Cornell and now works as an Engineering Program Manager at Apple.
What Kelly helps with
Kelly helps applicants with non-traditional backgrounds turn their history into a strength. The focus is on story and strategy for schools and jobs.
- Applying as a transfer student
- Applying with a lower GPA
- Reframing a non-traditional background as a strength
- Applying to master's programs
- Moving into engineering without a STEM background
- Breaking into technical program management
- Coming from a startup background
Who Kelly works with
Kelly works with transfer students, applicants who worry a lower GPA will hold them back, and people coming from startups. Kelly also works with candidates who have non-technical backgrounds and want to enter engineering teams or competitive companies.
Background and qualifications
Kelly has over 10 years of experience at companies including Apple, Adobe, and Goldman Sachs. Kelly started in equity derivatives, then moved into project management and program management at Adobe. Later roles include Technical Program Manager at DoubleVerify, Head of Product Operations at Wunderkind, and Engineering Program Manager at Apple. Kelly transferred to Cornell and earned a B.S. in Industrial & Labor Relations. Kelly is finishing an M.S. in Systems Engineering at Johns Hopkins.
Kelly Chan pricing
Kelly Chan reviews
Kelly Chan has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 10 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Kelly went through the transfer process and moved into engineering without a STEM degree, and now guides others on both paths.
Best for transfer students and career changers with non-traditional backgrounds or lower GPAs.
Common questions
How much does Kelly Chan charge?
Coaching with Kelly runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Kelly from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kelly Chan help with?
Kelly Chan helps with applying as a transfer student, applying with a lower GPA, reframing a non-traditional background as a strength and applying to master's programs.
Does Kelly Chan coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Kelly Chan have reviews?
Kelly Chan has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 10 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Kelly Chan certified?
Kelly Chan lists: M.S. Systems Engineering, Johns Hopkins University (2026); B.S. Industrial & Labor Relations, Cornell.
Does Kelly Chan help with career goals as well as admissions?
Yes. Kelly has guided candidates into roles at firms including Apple, Meta, Goldman Sachs, and Adobe.
How do I contact Kelly Chan?
Send Kelly a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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