Byron Lewis
Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission
214-768-4354
lewisb@smu.edu

Byron Lewis is a native of St. Charles, Missouri and a graduate of St. Charles West High School.  He attended Truman State University, University of Missouri, and Freed-Hardeman University, earning Bachelor and Master’s degrees from FHU.  Beginning his work in undergraduate admission at FHU in Tennessee as an admission counselor, Byron worked with students from Florida, Alabama, and Georgia, becoming an associate director in 2003.  In 2004, Byron was named the Director of College Counseling at Greater Atlanta Christian School in Norcross, Georgia where he served for four years prior to his arrival at SMU in the summer of 2008.

Having been fortunate to work with students on “both sides of the desk”, Byron enjoys advising prospective students and parents about all facets of the college admission process, but specifically the hallmarks of an SMU education. 

Advice:

Pursue what you truly enjoy.   We want to know who YOU are, not who you think WE want you to be.

Be a kid.  You’ll have plenty of time to be an adult, so enjoy your high school experience.

Challenge yourself to think long term.  This is helpful as you choose your curriculum in high school.

Take ownership of the college search.  Your parents are there to guide and advise, but you should be driving the process.

Make the college choice that is best for you.  The best college fit for your friend, may not be the best fit for you, so have the courage to chart your own course.

Say thank you.  Your parents, teachers, counselor, coaches, and others have all helped you along the way, so shower them with your appreciation.