Courtney Brown is a Former Admissions Officer who blends elite evaluation experience at a Top-20 university with a deep, counseling-based approach to student development. As a former undergraduate admissions reader for the University of Notre Dame, Courtney evaluated thousands of applications, gaining firsthand, committee-room insight into the precise metrics and qualitative factors that make an applicant stand out in highly competitive pools.
Courtney’s professional foundation is rooted heavily in student mentorship and academic counseling. She holds a Master of Education in Counseling and College Student Development from NC State University and has spent years in higher education and student affairs roles across multiple campus environments, including Purdue University, Meredith College, and Saint Mary’s College. Through these positions, she has counseled students on high-stakes academic transitions, major selection, internship sourcing, leadership development, and long-range career planning. This extensive background gives her an exceptional understanding of the full student lifecycle and what it takes to succeed both during the application phase and after arriving on campus.
Her advising philosophy is completely holistic, supportive, and student-centered. Believing that college admissions should focus on building self-awareness and direction rather than just inflating a resume, Courtney excels at creating an empowering space where students can confidently explore their capabilities. Utilizing her dual expertise as a trained counselor and selective admissions reader, she specializes in helping students distill their unique life experiences into impactful, deeply authentic narratives.
