Brandon Edwards

Advisor, College Admissions

Brandon Edwards is a dedicated educator, advisor, and outdoor enthusiast who brings a thoughtful and personal approach to college admissions guidance. He earned his PhD from Harvard University in 2023, along with three master’s degrees across Harvard Divinity School and the Harvard Graduate School of Education. With years of experience as a first-year academic advisor at Harvard College and a Lead Teaching Fellow at the Harvard Writing Center, Brandon is especially skilled at helping students reflect deeply and write compelling college essays. When he’s not working with students, you’ll find him hiking mountain trails, tending his dahlia garden, baking from scratch, or photographing natural landscapes—often with his English Springer Spaniel by his side.

Brandon’s passion for education was first sparked by childhood homework sessions with his mom, and that early love of learning has shaped a career grounded in empathy, curiosity, and care. He’s inspired by people’s stories and committed to seeing others in their full complexity—an ethos that guides both his research and teaching. Currently revising his dissertation into a book, Brandon sees working with students during the college search as a joyful and energizing privilege. And if you’re ever in need of hiking advice or homemade Oreos, he’s got you covered there too.