Brennan Barnard

Brennan Barnard is an experienced educator and college counseling professional with over two decades of experience in education and college admissions. He currently serves as the Director of College Counseling and External Affairs at Khan Schools Network.3

Career Highlights

Barnard's career has been focused on college counseling and admissions:

• Director of College Counseling and Outreach at Khan Lab School (July 2021 - Present)3
• Dean of College Counseling and Outreach at The Derryfield School (July 2008 - July 2022)3
• College Admissions Program Advisor at Harvard University Graduate School of Education (December 2018 - Present)3
• Contributing Writer for Forbes (April 2018 - Present)3

Education and Background

Barnard holds a strong educational background in psychology and education:

• Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration from the University of Vermont3
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Spanish from Franklin & Marshall College3
• High School Diploma from Westtown School3

Additional Roles and Contributions

Barnard has taken on various roles throughout his career:

• Director of College Counseling and Content at College Guidance Network3
• Director of College Counseling at US Performance Academy3
• Regional Dean of Admission at Franklin & Marshall College3
• Author of "The Truth About College Admission: A Family Guide to Getting In and Staying Together"12

Barnard is known for his expertise in college admissions and has been featured in publications such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Forbes.com.2 He is also a member of the Advisory Board for the New Hampshire College and University Council's New Hampshire Scholars Program and serves on the Executive Committee for the Character Collaborative.2