Top Tier Admissions
At Top Tier Admissions, we believe in supporting the whole student. Prioritizing mental well-being is crucial for students to thrive academically, emotionally, and personally. In our new blog series, we are providing the TTA community with resources on the critical intersection of mental health and college admissions, diving deep into the challenges faced by students […]
In July 2022, we provided a deep dive into college rankings and the investigation into the accuracy of Columbia’s self-reported data for U.S. News and World Report (USNWR). We get many questions about how both USNWR and The Forbes rankings are calculated. Last year’s controversy over accusations from a Columbia professor led the university to […]
Your Intro Hook Matters. With another year of record-breaking application volume in the rearview, it’s crucial for rising seniors to create strong college essays that set themselves apart. What’s one key way to grab your reader’s attention? A compelling first line! A well-crafted, memorable hook can captivate your reader and leave a lasting impression. At […]
Private college admissions counselors (like our stellar team at Top Tier Admissions) work with students to maximize their options in the increasingly complex and competitive college admissions process. Using knowledge and insight into admissions trends, policies, and practices – from first-hand experience as former college admissions officers or professional educators – our private counselors help […]
WHAT IS A JESUIT EDUCATION? A Jesuit college is an institution founded by and is run by members of an apostolic Roman Catholic community known as the Society of Jesus (a Jesuit order). There are 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States whose mission is to educate students through a focus on spirituality, social justice, […]
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)