Insights from a Former Rice University Associate Director of Admissions
About this Webinar
The college admissions landscape in Texas is uniquely competitive, featuring everything from state mandates for top-performing high schoolers to highly selective private powerhouses. How can you ensure your application stands out in the Lone Star State and beyond?

Join Brandon Mack - former Associate Director of Admissions at Rice University - for an insider’s guide to navigating the Texas college admissions process. With over 15 years of experience evaluating thousands of applications and chairing admission committees, Brandon brings a wealth of behind-the-scenes knowledge to help demystify the process. Beyond his experience at highly selective institutions, Brandon approaches admissions as a coach, believing this should be an exciting time to dream big and find the environment where you will truly thrive.

Whether you are aiming for a highly selective private institution like Rice, a competitive public flagship, or simply looking for the perfect college fit, this webinar will provide you with the strategic edge needed to succeed.

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In this webinar, you will learn:

Navigating the Texas Top 10% Rule:
A strategic breakdown of Texas's automatic admission policy, including how to plan around UT Austin's highly competitive, shifting 5% threshold and how it impacts your strategy for specific majors.

The Public vs. Private Playbook:
How the expectations differ between massive state universities bound by holistic review caps and elite private schools not governed by state admission rules.

Inside Highly Selective Admissions:
A behind-the-scenes look at how admission committees actually review applications, evaluate essays, and make final decisions.

Crafting a Standout Application:
Actionable advice on putting together your best possible narrative to rise to the top of the applicant pool, regardless of your class rank.

Finding Your Fit:
How to identify and target colleges that will provide a happy, healthy, and supportive environment for your specific goals.
Agenda
  • How to Stand Out in Texas College Admissions 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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