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When Forbes first introduced the concept of the “New Ivies,” it reframed a conversation that had long been overdue: prestige is no longer synonymous with the Ivy League. In our earlier analyses, Introducing the New Ivies and the New Ivies: 2025 Edition, we explored how employer sentiment was shifting toward schools that consistently produce graduates […]
At Top Tier Admissions, our counselors bring decades of experience, deep knowledge of the admissions process, and a personal commitment to every student they work with. In our Counselor Spotlight series, we’re introducing you to the incredible individuals behind our high-touch, expert guidance. Learn more about their unique backgrounds, educational philosophies, and what inspires them […]
Columbia University, an Ivy League institution in New York City founded in 1754, is defined by its Core Curriculum—rigorous, discussion-based seminars in literature, philosophy, art, and science central to the Columbia College experience. The university admitted 2,581 students from 61,031 applicants to the Class of 2030 for an overall acceptance rate of 4.23%, down from […]
Harvard University, an Ivy League institution in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is the oldest university in the United States and consistently ranks among the most selective in the world. Harvard released Regular Decision offers for the Class of 2030 on March 27, 2026—but for the second consecutive year, the university withheld all admissions statistics, including acceptance rates, […]
The transition into ninth grade coincides with a critical phase of brain development. Adolescents are rapidly wiring the neural circuits responsible for focus, judgment, and executive function—skills that matter far beyond school. In a culture optimized for speed and fragmentation, one of the most powerful things a ninth grader can do is practice sustained attention: […]
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