Top Tier AdmissionsSiena is a Pomona College graduate and award-winning student journalist with a passion for impactful communication and global education. After guiding prospective students as a tour guide at Pomona and spearheading sustainability initiatives across the Claremont Colleges, Siena honed her skills in social media strategy and event programming as an admissions office intern. Since graduating, she has worked with Top Tier Admissions, where she now serves as the Creative Content Coordinator. In this role, Siena manages social media strategies, creates engaging content, and supports webinars. Her work combines her love for communication, education, and creativity, all while contributing to the growth and engagement of the Top Tier Admissions community.
Columbia University, a private Ivy League institution located in the heart of New York City, is one of the most high-profile schools at the center of controversy as colleges nationwide face sweeping federal funding freezes. Recently, TTA President Dr. Elizabeth Doe Stone was featured in New York Magazine’s cover story, Inside Columbia University’s Complete Surrender […]
The Georgia Institute of Technology, located in Atlanta, has been hailed in recent years as both a “New Ivy” and a “Public Ivy.” A growing number of students are heading to Southern colleges, contributing to a surge in applications at schools like Georgia Tech, which received nearly 67,000 applications to the Class of 2029, a […]
The Department of Homeland Security’s unprecedented decision to revoke Harvard’s ability to enroll international students marks a troubling escalation in the politicization of higher education. It raises urgent questions about due process, academic freedom, and the treatment of international students on U.S. campuses. At Top Tier Admissions, we have worked with international students for nearly […]
Yale University, an Ivy League institution in New Haven, Connecticut, has an undergraduate enrollment of around 6,600 students who enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6:1. YALE ACCEPTANCE RATE Yale admitted 2,308 applicants from a pool of 50,227 to the Class of 2029 resulting in a 4.59% overall acceptance rate. An additional 943 students […]
When deciding between two powerhouse Ivy League institutions like Dartmouth and Cornell, the choice isn’t just about prestige — it’s about finding the right fit for your academic goals, lifestyle, and future plans. In this blog, we’ll break down key factors like the cost of attendance, student body stats, and differences in the application process, […]
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