Top Tier AdmissionsA former Admissions and Financial Aid Officer for Harvard University, Kristen brings over 20 years of experience working in higher education. Kristen has a PhD in Education with a concentration in Higher Education, an M.S. in Business Management, and a B.A. in English. Her PhD dissertation won the International Susan B. Anthony Institute Dissertation Award. In her role at Harvard, Kristen oversaw admissions for 17 departments and was also responsible for distributing funding from the National Science Foundation Fellowships Program and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Student Research Fellowship Program. Kristen previously worked as a substitute K-12 teacher, as adjunct faculty at three universities in MA and NY, and as an educational researcher. Kristen recently published a book (Information Age Publishing) on faculty and tenure in academia which Stanford University Libraries featured on their recommended "Gender and Education Books" list. Kristen has written for Entrepreneur Magazine and published in journals such as the Journal of Critical Scholarship on Higher Education and Student Affairs and the American Association of Behavioral and Social Sciences Journal. Kristen has also been featured in and interviewed for publications such as U.S. News & World Report, the Washington Examiner, Yahoo News, and Business Insider.
Each year, thousands of students enroll in master of business administration (MBA) programs around the world. Business school can be an immensely rewarding experience; it’s an opportunity to advance your academic capabilities, professional career, expand your horizons, build valuable networks, and raise your earning potential throughout your career. COST AND BENEFITS OF BUSINESS SCHOOL The […]
Are you considering taking the GMAT for your graduate school admissions? It’s time to weigh your options and stay informed about recent changes to this popular test. In late September 2023, the GRE was sliced in half to the delight of graduate school applicants around the world. In turn, the GMAT became a lot less […]
You may have noticed a recent trend: more and more students are taking a “bridge year” between undergraduate and graduate school to prepare for graduate studies, boost their research foundation, gain professional experience, or volunteer. WHY CHOOSE A POST-BACCLAUREATE PRE-MED PROGRAM? There are many post-bacc programs out there, but the good news is that the […]
The beginning of a new school year also marks the start of the academic conference season. Some colleges and career offices do a great job relaying the importance of attending professional and academic conferences. Others don’t get to it. ACADEMIC CONFERENCES: UNDERGRADUATES Did you know there’s a professional association that allows undergraduate student members in […]
Our Top Tier Admissions annual meeting in May featured a topic close to our hearts: mental wellness. As admissions consulting professionals (and parents!) who work with middle schoolers and high schoolers from all other the world, we are paying close attention to today’s global mental health crisis. Clinical psychology graduate programs train and position their […]
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