If you're a student-athlete, your sports experience can set you apart in the college admissions process—even if you're not planning to compete at the collegiate level. The key is knowing how to frame your athletic background in a way that highlights your strengths, values, and personal growth.
About this Webinar
If you’re a student-athlete, your athletic experience can be a powerful asset in your college application—even if you’re not planning to play in college. But how do you highlight your sports background in a way that resonates with Admissions Officers?

In this webinar, former Admissions Officer Brandon Mack will share expert insights on how to thoughtfully incorporate athletics into your application—beyond just listing your position or team stats. This session is ideal for high school athletes and their families who want to make the most of their sports involvement in the admissions process.

In this session, you’ll learn:

-How to frame your athletic experience to highlight personal growth and leadership
-Where and how to mention sports in different parts of the application
-What Admissions Officers value most in athletic involvement—even for non-recruited students
-Common mistakes student-athletes make on applications (and how to avoid them)
-When and how to communicate with coaches and admissions teams
-How to balance your sports narrative with academic and extracurricular strengths

Whether you're a varsity athlete or club participant, this webinar will help you turn your time on the field, court, or track into a compelling part of your college story.
Agenda
  • Admissions Officer Advice: Leveraging Sports in Your College Application Presentation
  • Live Q&A
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    Brandon Mack
    Former Admissions Officer at Rice University
    I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Political Science from Rice University. I also hold a Masters in Education from the University of Houston in Higher Education Administration and Supervision. I am currently working on a Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Houston.

    I started my career in college admissions at Rice University in 2009. I worked my way up from an Admission Counselor to Associate Director of Admission. I have over 12 years of experience in advising students through the college admission process. While I represented Rice University, I have always viewed my job as being a representative of higher education. Therefore, I have assisted students in their college admissions journey whether their final destination was Rice or any other college or university. I have also conducted workshops on highly selective admission practices, essay writing, and mock admission committee case studies. I served as an admission committee chair for all areas of study including international student admissions and transfer admissions. I have served at the national level as part of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) Anti-Racism Institute Faculty and the Guiding the Way to Inclusion Conference Faculty

    My approach is to serve as a guide and a coach. The college admission process should be an amazing time in your life in which you get to dream big and think about the environment you want to spend your time in. My job is to help guide you to places that will help fulfill your dreams, places that will provide the environment where you will feel happy, healthy, and supported, and places that will open you to new opportunities/possibilities. This process can seem daunting, but it truly isn't. Together we will put together your best application, hit submit, and take a deep breath as you watch the admission doors open.
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