Press and Awards

Jolyn Brand was interviewed by U.S. News Education reporter for an article “Use AP Credits to Graduate From College in 3 Years“, May 2018

Brand College Consulting’s test prep and private tutoring were honored as one of the Best Test Prep Companies in Houston by Expertise in 2018, 2019, and 2020!
Jolyn Brand was featured as a higher education expert on a webinar for SmartSocial.com for social media for teenagers, especially those applying to college. Watch the webinar or read the blog for more information here.

Jolyn Brand was selected as an expert of topics of college admissions and higher education for Women’s Media Center and She Source database. The She Source database serves as an “online brain trust of female experts on diverse topics designed to serve journalists, producers, and bookers who need female guests and sources.”

KHOU and local reporter Shern-Min Chow aired a spotlight segment on Houston College Consultants which aired May 2, 2016, and featured Jolyn Brand, and one of her previous student clients, Alexis Lopez. Alexis is studying engineering at the prestigious Johns Hopkins University with over $200,000 in grants and scholarships.

Jolyn Brand is a contributing writer for Link for Counselors magazine, which is a resource for high school counselors, including college profiles, and a blog of content.
- The article “Spring College Checklist for Seniors” was featured in Spring 2017 edition. Fall 2015 included an article titled “Why Hir e a College Consultant?” (page 34) and Spring 2016 edition featured “Helping Your Students Create a Resume for College Admissions” (page 28)

Jolyn’s article What is a Public Ivy? was featured on the website of Miami University- Ohio.

CBS Houston featured an article on Brand College Consulting in which they interviewed Jolyn Brand about her business and job.

Jolyn was interviewed by Houston Matters, Houston Public Media News 88.7, for a live radio segment on College Financial Aid. The segment will include federal grants, scholarships, loans, and saving for college. The segment will be re-aired at 10 pm or if you prefer, you can listen to the podcast at your convenience by clicking here.

Jolyn Brand was interviewed by Her Campus: A Collegiate’s Guide to Life for an article entitled: You Got Rejected From Your Dream School, Now What?

Jolyn was quoted as a college expert in the column “The True Cost of Sending Kids to College” by the SheKnows Parenting website.

NAWBO Houston Chapter (National Association of Women Business Owners) chose Jolyn Brand as a semi-finalist for the Women Business Owner of the Year award in 2012. The WBOY is the only award given to women business owners by women business owners. To be nominated for this prestigious award, participants must demonstrate excellence as a business owner, initiative, and creativity in overcoming obstacles in their business, civic and community involvement; professional accomplishments, and contributions.

Houston Woman Magazine chose Jolyn to be one of the women featured in their 2012 HER awards. She was the Savvy Sister Award Recipient.

Jolyn was also interviewed by U.S. News Education for an article on mistakes in college admissions. Read her response here to “What are some mistakes to avoid in the college admissions process?”.

Jolyn’s pro bono work with pregnant and parenting teens was featured on Your Houston News

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Brand College Consulting

5.0

Based on 5 reviews

Joel Delgado

16:37 27 Sep 19

Our experience with Jolly Brand was exceptional.

Jacob Gunter

04:27 06 Jul 19

Shannon Robbins

16:26 14 Apr 17

Our experience with Jolyn Brand was exceptional. She was very responsive to us and offered valuable guidance throughout the college preparation and application process. My daughter got in to all of the schools in which she applied, even her stretch school. We credit Jolyn with helping us to make sure her resume, application and essays were top notch.

Marylee Olson

00:29 08 Mar 17

Brand College Consulting was GREAT for our son! We met Ms. Brand when my son was in 7th grade! We saw her for an hour consult yearly to help him select his classes, plus a little algebra tutoring in high school. He was ahead of others course-wise and we were able to get 21 hours dual credit in high school, he made the Dean's List, Phi Theta Kappa, and Natl Society of High School Scholars. We are a family of Texas State Bobcats and it's very competitive now to get in but he did and we are thrilled! I recommend Ms. Brand and her services! Marylee Olson, Silverlake, Pearland (Dawson High School)

Chaplain Forever

23:49 05 Oct 16

My youngest daughter attended tutorial services with Ms. Brand. Due to the exemplary, SAT preparation services, my daughter was accepted into several top colleges including the University of Houston, Texas State, Lamar University, and Sam Houston. As a college student, she received scholarships and has been on the Dean's list every semester. Ms. Brand instilled confidence in my daughter. I will be forever grateful.

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