Carla Crooker

Former Associate Director of Admissions at Cornell University

13 Years in Cornell Admissions
20,000+ Applications Read and Evaluated

With more than a dozen years of experience in higher education admissions, recruitment, and program management in both graduate and undergraduate studies, Carla is committed to empowering students to reach their greatest potential through higher education.

Carla earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington in Comparative Literature and Film Studies and spent many years teaching and working in human services non-profits before beginning in the world of admissions.

At Cornell University, responsible for reviewing thousands of applications each year, training a team of application readers, and ultimately selecting candidates for admission, Carla cultivated a unique and comprehensive understanding of the admissions process and the application components that make students truly compelling.

Her years of conducting information sessions for young people and their families, and raising two children who successfully went through the college admission process, provided her a unique perspective on helping students navigate the complex world of college admissions from both sides.

Carla provides students with structure through the process and an opportunity to discover their unique voice on their path toward higher education.