High school student-athletes should follow a slightly different college application timeline than their peers who don’t play sports. Whether they plan to participate in a sport in college or not, their responsibilities to their teams while still in high school require that they adjust the standard application process to accommodate their sport's season. • High school juniors who play a Fall sport will take the PSAT in October of their junior … [Read more...]
Jolyn Brand was featured in the Houston Chronicle
What It Means To Be a Private College Counselor or Consultant
As an independent college consultant, I love meeting potential new clients and students. One of the things that I’m learning very quickly while networking and introducing myself is that most people don’t really understand what I DO. Most of the other networkers fit into well-known descriptions: lawyers, realtors, financial planners, and sales reps. I find myself explaining not only what I do, but why it’s important and necessary. Many people … [Read more...]
Houston Woman Magazine honors Jolyn Brand with award!
Sixth Annual Nominate HER Awards presented to seven excellent role models More than 200 friends and well-wishers filled the ballroom of La Colombe d’Or Mansion May 23 to celebrate with the recipients the Sixth Annual Nominate HER Awards. Sponsored by Houston Woman Magazine, the Nominate HER Awards Program honors excellent role models in seven categories. Proceeds from the event fund college scholarships for local women. This year’s … [Read more...]
April’s Blog- Useful College Articles and Information
I am constantly reading articles and journals about college admissions, financial aid, career growth and other issues affecting college-bound students and their families. In an effort to share some of the most useful articles, I will start posting links and descriptions. Read, enjoy and if you have questions, please feel free to comment or contact me directly. Do you know the difference between Early Action and Early Decision? Do you … [Read more...]
The Everything Talk Radio Network
Listen to the Everything Talk Radio Show which featured Jolyn as a guest in March 2012. She discussed her business and networking in Houston with the hosts, Eric Standlee and Mitchell From. … [Read more...]
Jolyn Brand is the Houston College Admissions Examiner
Jolyn Brand is the Houston College Admissions Examiner for Examiner.com and loves to share her passion with the millions of people who are perusing Examiner.com's content on a daily basis. She has published over 80 articles related to area high schools and colleges, test preparation, college admissions, summer activities for teenagers, and financial aid. … [Read more...]
What is an Independent Educational Consultant or College Consultant?
An Independent Educational Consultant (IECs) is a skilled professional who provides counseling to help students and families choose a school, college, or other program that is a good personal match: one that will foster the student's academic and social growth. Independent Educational Consultants (IECs) can provide a student and family with individual attention, firsthand knowledge of hundreds of educational opportunities, and the time to explore … [Read more...]
I already have a counselor at my high school, so why do I need the services of the Brand College Consulting (BCC)?
As you may have heard the public school budgets are in a crunch, and public school counselors are busier than ever. Most high school counselors do an excellent job, but they have large caseloads including hundreds of students and many duties in addition to college counseling. Most public high school counselors are responsible for more than 500 students, master schedules, lunch duty, Red Ribbon Week, and many other duties. To exacerbate this … [Read more...]
My daughter isn’t interested in applying to very selective colleges. Do you work with students applying to a range of schools?
As a College Consultant, my job and passion is to find the right college and major for each individual student. Every year, I work with students who are in the top 5% of their class and want to attend Ivy League universities, students in the top quarter who go to state private or public universities, students who want to start at community colleges, and students who would prefer trade or vocational schools instead of a ‘typical’ … [Read more...]
