Top Tier Admissions
Back in 1975 when the Common App was first launched, it was truly a common application. Students filled out a form, wrote a short piece on a favorite extracurricular activity, and then their 650-word essay. Over time, colleges started asking for supplemental essays as a way to get to know more about their applicants, make […]
Good News!? These days we’d all like some more of it… by the truckful we’re guessing! We’d love to share stories of what glimmers of good have appeared in the lives of our TTA community during these difficult times. We will share stories and ideas that showcase the good in the midst of all the frustration, suffering, […]
You’d think that after a spate of SAT and ACT cancellations because of COVID-19, the College Board and the ACT would pull out all the stops to ensure that high school students – especially current juniors – would face no obstacles in rescheduling their exams for July, August, September, and October. You’d think leaders of […]
SCHOOL TEST OPTIONAL Amherst College Fall 2021 enrollment Babson University for high school class of 2021, then will review Boston College Fall 2021 enrollment Boston University for high school class of 2021, then will review – students will chose in-person or remote classes for fall Butler University moving to test-optional Caltech 2-year pilot – SAT […]
UPDATE May 14, 2020 On May 12, the Common App announced a new COVID-19 question, which will appear on the 2020-2021 application. This optional essay will be located in the Additional Information section of the Common App. The COVID-19 question will read as follows: Community disruptions such as COVID-19 and natural disasters can have deep […]
The Senior Year Roadmap
Every deadline from August to May – test dates, applications. decisions – in one place. Signup to download the full 9-page Senior Year Roadmap (PDF)