Brandon Christol (Senior Counselor)

Brandon has dedicated his entire 20-year career to helping students pursue higher education. He spent 13 years working in undergraduate admissions at his alma mater, Illinois Wesleyan University, followed by seven years working in graduate admissions, ultimately serving as Director of Admissions for the MBA program at Lake Forest Graduate School of Management. He led the admissions communications efforts at both institutions. 

Before starting in admissions, Brandon graduated magna cum laude from Illinois Wesleyan University. During his time as a student, he served in several leadership roles and studied abroad.

In both professional roles, Brandon focused on working directly with students to inform, advise, and guide them through the admissions and application processes. Brandon is passionate about undergraduate education and helping students on their journey to college.