Top Tier Admissions
As regular decision notifications are released, we know there are many seniors who will be waitlisted. This feeling of limbo, where you’re neither accepted nor rejected, where time almost stands still, can be extremely stressful for students, especially if you don’t have a strong list of Early Action acceptances in your back pocket. Unfortunately, for […]
Much has been written about the college search and finding the “perfect” college, including the importance of tangible factors like location, size, academic atmosphere, and campus culture. While we will explore each of these elements, it is also important to frame the conversation about “fit.” The wonderful thing about having so many colleges to choose […]
Regular decision notification dates are ALMOST here! For those anxiously awaiting these results, winter can feel like the longest season ever. Some of the most popular schools in the country (University of California system, we’re talking to you!) don’t offer any type of early application round, meaning many students around the world anxiously await their […]
Alumni interviews can often strike panic in the hearts of high school seniors. However, by breaking down the interview structure and its role in the admissions process, you can feel confident heading into the conversation. First, it’s important to know that alumni interviews are fairly low-stakes in terms of their relative value in the application […]
Coined in 1985 by former Yale admissions officer Richard Moll, the term “Public Ivy” refers to state universities that offer an exceptional education—at a fraction of the Ivy league price to in-state students—and earmark a limited number of seats to out-of-state students. With world-class faculty, top-notch honors programs, and cutting-edge research opportunities, the following universities […]
The Senior Year Roadmap
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