Curious how admissions officers size up an application? Former Rice University Admissions Officer, Brandon Mack, will explain how colleges evaluate academics, activities, leadership, and character and what sets top applicants apart. Plus - how NSLC helps you stand out.
About this Webinar
Selective colleges evaluate far more than grades and test scores - they look for students who take initiative, lead with purpose, and thrive in collaborative, real-world settings. In this webinar, former Rice University Admissions Officer, Brandon Mack, will give you an inside look at how applications are assessed and show you exactly how your NSLC experience can strengthen every part of your profile.

You’ll learn how admissions committees evaluate academic rigor, extracurricular involvement, leadership, impact, and personal character and how they distinguish a strong applicant from an exceptional one. We’ll break down how NSLC’s immersive programs help you demonstrate the qualities top colleges value: intellectual curiosity, hands-on engagement, teamwork, communication skills, and a genuine passion for exploring your field of interest.

You’ll also discover how to highlight your NSLC experience on your activities list and weave it effectively into essays, supplemental responses, and interviews. Whether you’ve participated in engineering, medicine, business, law, government, or another NSLC track, you’ll come away with a clear understanding of how your program gives you a competitive edge and how to present that impact authentically and confidently on your college applications.
Agenda
  • How Admissions Officers Evaluate Your Profile 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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