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Tamar graduated from Vanderbilt University with a double major in English and gender studies and a minor in human & organizational development. As an undergraduate, she was recognized as a College of Arts & Science honors student, presented her work at both the Undergraduate Symposium and the Women’s & Gender Studies Undergraduate Research Conference, and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa.

After graduation, Tamar was awarded a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship and served as an English teaching assistant in Taichung, Taiwan. Upon returning to the U.S., she joined AmeriCorps as a member of Playworks Illinois, where she served students in underserved Chicago schools.

At the University of Michigan, Tamar served as a student attorney in the Child Welfare Appellate Clinic and the Child Advocacy Law Clinic and worked as a research assistant. She also spent a transformative semester in Cape Town, South Africa, working with the Refugee Rights Clinic at the University of Cape Town. Additionally, she served as a graduate student instructor in the American Studies and Gender Studies Departments. Tamar was awarded multiple scholarships during law school, including the Dean’s Scholarship, Armenian International Women's Association Scholarship, Harry Klein & Shirley Klein Legal Scholarship, and others.

Tamar’s unwavering commitment to social justice earned her the highly coveted Skadden Fellowship. Through this fellowship, she led a two-year project in Los Angeles focused on enforcing the rights of LGBTQ+ foster youth. As a Practitioner-in-Residence at American University Washington College of Law, Tamar guides 3L students as they represent survivors of intimate partner violence and assists clients with name and gender marker changes. Tamar’s research has been published in the Michigan Journal of Gender & Law and the Journal of Service-Learning in Higher Education. 

In addition to her professional achievements, Tamar has extensive experience guiding prospective law students through the application process. Her expertise has helped candidates gain admission to some of the nation’s top law schools. Known for her organizational skills, attention to detail, and encouraging demeanor, she excels at helping applicants present their best selves through compelling and polished application materials. Tamar takes great pride in helping aspiring lawyers achieve their goals and finds deep satisfaction in supporting them through this transformative journey.

Outside of work and coaching, Tamar enjoys reading, stress baking, and printmaking.

Solomon currently works as a federal prosecutor for the Department of Justice, specializing in white-collar crimes, and also teaches as an adjunct professor at Loyola Law School. He has also worked as an analyst in the legal department of an investment bank.

Before attending law school, Solomon graduated with a BA in political science and psychology from Columbia University. During law school, he was named a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar and James Kent Scholar for his outstanding academic achievement.

Solomon has always been passionate about mentorship and guiding aspiring and practicing attorneys so they can successfully pursue their goals. He benefited greatly from many amazing mentors throughout his legal career, so he strives to pass on that knowledge and wisdom to others.

As a coach, Solomon understands that each applicant is different. With 15 years of coaching experience, he takes the time to get to know students on a personal level, enabling him to understand their backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations. He provides personalized and detailed feedback, highlighting each applicant’s strongest attributes to help them stand out in the law school admissions process.

When Solomon isn’t coaching, he enjoys snowboarding.

Calandra’s career spans big firms, small firms, and government practice. For the past 20 years, she has specialized in appellate litigation in her current role. She has also served as an alumni interviewer at Harvard College. Her deep understanding of the legal profession informs her strategic approach to admissions consulting, helping candidates craft compelling narratives and strong applications.

As a coach, Calandra's primary goal is to help students gain acceptance to the country’s top law schools. However, she seeks to accomplish much more for them, given that law school is one of the most significant commitments anyone can make. Calandra aims to empower students to achieve success, happiness, and fulfillment in the rapidly evolving and competitive field of law. She helps students identify and articulate their personal and professional goals before strategizing to select the law schools that best align with those goals. 

Calandra’s passion for consulting is deeply rooted in her own career journey, including her admissions success and her struggles to find career satisfaction in the early stages of her profession. She believes her experience demonstrates the impact of well-thought-out applications and individualized career planning. Drawing on the lessons she’s learned, Calandra is driven to support students in reaching their goals while helping them avoid the common pitfalls that applicants, students, and new lawyers often face.

Aside from her passion for law and guiding students, Calandra loves cats and Home Depot, and she'll be the first to admit she might be a bit obsessed with both!