Top Tier Admissions
As we catch our breath from the early wave of application deadlines, turning our sights from supplemental essays to stuffing and pumpkin pie recipes, we’re taking a moment to pause and reflect on the power of gratitude at TTA. GRATITUDE AND COLLEGE ESSAYS When admissions officers read application essays, they’re looking to discern what attributes, […]
Each year, as I work with my students to explore their colleges of interest, several of them ask me about my undergraduate experiences at Stanford University. I’m always happy to share my memories of the school, which range from fountain hopping as a nervous freshman to taking the train up to San Francisco to explore […]
With the second highest number of degree-granting postsecondary institutions in the country (led only by California), New York State has options galore for the budding college student — with NYC itself boasting an impressive array of Ivy and Ivy-adjacent options. You know what they say about NYC: if you can make it here, you’ll make […]
They say “Virginia is for Lovers” and, with fifteen four-year public and nearly thirty four-year private colleges and universities, we couldn’t agree more: Virginia is indeed for lovers — lovers of higher learning! Let’s take a look at some of the top colleges and universities across the state. At Top Tier Admissions, we help you […]
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. You attended […]
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)