Brandon Mack

B.Mack Strategies partners with students and families to navigate the college admissions process with strategy, intention, and authenticity. With 17 years of experience in college admissions, including service as a former Associate Director of Admission at Rice University, Brandon Mack brings deep insight into selective admissions, student development, and what it takes to help applicants present their strongest, most authentic selves. The practice provides comprehensive support, including college list development, application planning, essay coaching, and scholarship guidance, all tailored to each student’s unique goals and lived experiences.

Grounded in a deep belief in educational equity, B.Mack Strategies centers the humanity of each student throughout the process. The practice works to ensure that students from all backgrounds are equipped with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to advocate for themselves in competitive admissions spaces. Its approach intentionally challenges inequitable systems while creating pathways for students to show up fully and unapologetically as who they are.

Through personalized advising, transparent guidance, and values-driven support, B.Mack Strategies empowers students and families to make informed decisions and achieve outcomes that align with both their aspirations and identities.