Allen Barry is a Graduate Coach with InGenius Prep, based in North Carolina. As a professional in biology, pharmaceuticals, and consulting, Allen brings a wealth of industry and academic insight to his role. Allen earned his dual bachelor’s degree in Biology and Spanish from Davidson College before pursuing his PharmD and Master’s of Business Administration at the University of North Carolina. Since then, Allen has held numerous industry and consulting roles. Now, he brings his knowledge to his Graduate Coach role, helping students through the college application process.
Allen’s experience includes serving as a research assistant at Monash University’s Drug Development Biology Center—the world’s #1 pharmaceutical research university. He has also worked in the Commercial Leadership Development Program at Bristol Myers Squibb and at the global biopharma company GlaxoSmithKline. Throughout his professional and academic career, Allen has helped guide dozens of students through the college application process, drawing from his own positive experiences and enabling students to do the same.
As a Graduate Coach, Allen takes a holistic, analytical approach to counseling. He tailors his coaching methods to suit the goals of his students and provides individualized strategies to help them achieve those goals. He believes in fostering personal growth through goal-setting and reflection. His approachable and encouraging style helps students build confidence as they prepare for college and beyond.
