Top Tier AdmissionsLiz is CEO of Top Tier Admissions. A graduate of Dartmouth College and a Fulbright Research Grant recipient, she earned her PhD in Art History from the University of Virginia, where she received the university’s highest teaching award. With decades of experience in education, Liz brings deep insight into the evolving college admissions landscape and the pressures facing students today. She is also a Contributing Writer for Forbes, where she covers admissions trends and the shifting world of higher education, helping families approach the process with clarity, calm, and intention.
The average American family will spend nearly $400,000 on their child’s college education. Yet most approach this massive investment with less strategy than they’d use to buy a car. When you’re preparing to invest half a million dollars, careful preparation isn’t optional, it’s essential. Still, too many families treat college admissions like a senior-year sprint, […]
As the parent of a 5- and 3-year-old, my Instagram feed is a steady stream of parenting experts, bite-sized strategies, and developmental tips. Like many millennial parents, I’ve underlined half of Dr. Becky Kennedy’s Good Inside, nodded along to Lisa Damour’s interviews on teen mental health, and bookmarked countless Reels about co-regulation, connection, and confidence-building. […]
Over the past few years, many teens have been stepping away from their screens and embracing more traditional, hands-on hobbies—often referred to as “grandma” hobbies (or “grandmacore” on social media). Activities like knitting, gardening, baking, and embroidery are becoming more popular among young people. This might have nostalgic appeal, but we’ve also seen their tangible […]
When it comes to choosing a college, many students (and their families) prioritize the return on investment (ROI) and career outcomes that follow a four-year degree. For years, large research universities and specialized institutions have dominated the conversation around career-focused education. However, liberal arts colleges—known for their smaller size, broad-based curriculum, and emphasis on critical […]
The University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business has announced an Early Decision (ED) option for first-year applicants to its undergraduate business and accounting programs. This two-year pilot program, launching in Fall 2025, offers students who are certain about attending USC Marshall an opportunity to secure admission earlier in the process. As the only […]
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