Top Tier Admissions
Harvard’s 2023-2024 supplemental essay prompts include new short answer questions like: “Top 3 things your roommates might like to know about you.” The twist: this must be answered in no more than 200 words. Distilling complex thoughts into a concise, authentic response is no small feat. College essays are a unique genre of writing: they […]
Many bright, motivated students struggle to reach their full potential because they lack the time management and organizational skills necessary to succeed. Even more than demanding teachers and rigorous courses, the greatest challenge of middle school and high school can be staying organized and making time for so many projects and assignments. We hear from students […]
Our mission at Top Tier Admissions is to provide comprehensive support, guidance, and resources to students and families navigating the college admissions process. We prioritize teen mental health and work towards alleviating the stress and pressures associated with this process, empowering students to make informed decisions, nurturing their authentic love of learning, and encouraging academic achievement. How do […]
Middle school and high school students are used to having learning outcomes determined by a teacher, who structures and leads the transmittal of knowledge. But for curious students, the learning doesn’t stop when the night’s homework is done. Avid learners read books, listen to podcasts, and watch YouTube videos, taking the reins of their studies […]
In our June 29, 2023 post, “The End of Affirmative Action and the Future of College Admissions,” we discussed the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the legality of race-conscious admissions and its likely effect on the upcoming admissions cycle. Already, we are seeing how colleges are reacting by using school-specific supplements to give students the […]
The Senior Year Roadmap
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