Top Tier Admissions
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, having a wise early decision (ED) strategy is KEY and affords students, with few exceptions, the best possible admissions odds. DATA SPEAKS In college admissions, data is king in a variety of ways, none more so than early round admissions statistics. These high percentage admit rates […]
Post by: Dr. Elizabeth Doe Stone As early application deadlines swiftly approach, we have been fielding lots of questions from students about their application strategies. Does it always make sense to apply early? How much will Early Decision actually help my chances? How can I be sure I’m ready to commit to one school? If […]
At Top Tier Admissions, we have a number of former admissions officers on staff. Dr. Michele Hernandez and Maria Laskaris (former Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid) both spent years at the Dartmouth Admissions Office, while Dr. Kristen Willmott worked as an Admissions and Financial Aid Officer at Harvard University. In addition to working with […]
For students who have devoted their time and energy to civic engagement and social justice action in high school, college is a great time to advance these skills and continue making an impact. Now, more than ever, there are opportunities to turn your advocacy into a career path by pursuing jobs at an NGO, as a community organizer, […]
Founded in 1861 to accelerate the nation’s industrial revolution, MIT’s motto is “mens et manus,” or “mind and hand,” signifying the fusion of academic knowledge with practical purpose. Truly without rival, MIT faculty and graduates have invented fundamental technologies, launched new industries, and created millions of American jobs. As noted on its website, “the MIT […]
The Senior Year Roadmap
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