Top Tier Admissions
At Top Tier Admissions, we work with many students who are interested in pursuing medical school and careers in healthcare. With a growing, aging population and rising demand for chronic and mental health care, the job outlook for physicians and surgeons remains strong (and can’t be replaced by AI!). Despite the promising career prospects, students […]
As the parent of a 5- and 3-year-old, my Instagram feed is a steady stream of parenting experts, bite-sized strategies, and developmental tips. Like many millennial parents, I’ve underlined half of Dr. Becky Kennedy’s Good Inside, nodded along to Lisa Damour’s interviews on teen mental health, and bookmarked countless Reels about co-regulation, connection, and confidence-building. […]
As an astrophotographer, I track the seasons in the sky. Winter brings nebula season, when iconic sights like the Horsehead Nebula and the Cone Nebula take center stage. Spring shifts to galaxy season, with dark skies perfect for capturing the Milky Way and beyond. In admissions, we’re entering our own kind of season: college essay […]
Whether seeking more affordable options or less politicized campuses, U.S. families are increasingly exploring universities abroad, and neighbor nation Canada is experiencing a burst of interest: the University of British Columbia, for example, saw a 20% jump in campus tour registrations from U.S. high school students in just one month. Since Canadian universities more closely […]
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 […]
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)