Application Boot Camp®
The Most Productive Four Days Of the College Application Process
Your student arrives prepared, works side-by-side with expert admissions counselors, and leaves with meaningful progress on the applications that will shape their future.
- A Personalized Admissions Report and roadmap upon registration
- One-on-one mentorship and support from brainstorming to final polish
- Admissions committee-style review of every core essay
- Limited enrollment, sold out every season
Two ways to attend
In-Person, BostonAugust 5-8, 2027Small Cohort
1:1 VirtualFour days on your scheduleFully Remote
9x
the national Ivy+ admit rate
20+
years as the most trusted team in admissions
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Two Formats. One Curriculum.
Both include the same proprietary curriculum, the same deliverables, and admissions committee-style review.
In-Person, Boston, MA
A Small Cohort, Our Experienced Team
Four immersive days, August 5–8, 2027, alongside a small group of peers, with mentorship from our team of experts. For the Class of 2028.
1:1 Virtual · Fully Remote
Private, On Your Schedule
One-on-one with a dedicated private counselor across four days your family selects. Available for the Class of 2027 this fall and the Class of 2028.
9x
the national Ivy+ admit rate
$6M+
in merit scholarships earned
90%
admitted to a top-two choice
20+
years guiding families
Results reflect Top Tier Admissions’ Class of 2030 outcomes. 2025 Ivy+ Acceptance Rates: Top Tier Admissions vs National
Class of 2030 acceptances include
- Harvard
- Stanford
- MIT
- Yale
- Princeton
- Columbia
- Duke
- Dartmouth
- Brown
- Penn
Charlie’s Story
A top-10% student from Texas with a 36 ACT, Charlie drew on his interest in Native American art and his work as a bilingual elections clerk to write essays that were unmistakably his own.
Mary’s Story
Starting sophomore year, Mary turned a passion for politics into research on women of color in office, a Senate internship, and her own initiative advocating for immigrants in her community.
The Application Boot Camp® Program
Four Focused Days to Complete Your Core Application
Your student works side-by-side with counselors who have spent decades evaluating, advising, and advocating for applicants at the highest levels. The guidance is rigorous; the work remains entirely your student’s own.
Complete Common App
Every section finished, reviewed, and ready to submit.
Finished Personal Statement
Drafted and refined through admissions-committee style review.
Finalized Activities List
Each entry built out with the context behind it.
Supplemental Essay Strategy
A clear plan for every target school’s prompts.
Three Supplemental Essays
At least three additional essays drafted and finalized.
A Clear School List
A balanced list and a strong application strategy to match.
About Top Tier Admissions
The Standard in Private College Counseling
Founded in 2001 by Dr. Michele Hernández, a former Dartmouth Admissions Officer, and published author, Mimi Doe, Top Tier Admissions was one of the first firms of its kind. Today, led by CEO Dr. Liz Doe Stone, we remain a second-generation, boutique team of former Admissions Officers and higher-education experts.
There is no formula. We see each student’s achievements, traits, and potential, and craft a tailored strategy that brings clarity to every step.
Common Questions
The answers, honestly.
Still have questions? A quick conversation is often the fastest way to find the clarity you need.
What is the difference between the in-person and virtual formats?
Both follow the same curriculum and include the same deliverables. The in-person program in Boston brings students together for four intensive days in a small-group setting with our full team. The virtual format is conducted privately, one-on-one, with a dedicated counselor on dates your family chooses.
When does Application Boot Camp® take place?
Our virtual one-on-one format is scheduled across four days at your family’s convenience. Our in-person Boston program runs annually in early August.
How should we enroll?
With intentionally small cohorts and limited spots, Application Boot Camp® fills annually. Pre-Boot Camp preparation is built in, so a sophomore who enrolls gains two full summers and an additional year of guidance to build genuine academic depth, pursue meaningful experiences, and visit target schools.
Does my student need to be enrolled in Private Counseling to attend?
No. Application Boot Camp® is open to families who are not currently enrolled in Private Counseling.
Is the work still my student’s own?
Entirely. We provide strategic insight, thoughtful feedback, and expert review at every stage while maintaining the highest ethical standards. Every word of the application is written by your student.
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