Calandra Almond

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!