Top Tier Admissions
Senior year is officially underway, and if your student’s college applications are still “in progress,” you’re in good company. Between a full course load, fall sports, and the last round of test dates, the Common App has a way of sliding to the bottom of the list. The problem is that early deadlines don’t slide […]
If you are the parent of a rising senior, or a rising senior yourself, you probably know the feeling that arrives right about now. Fall deadlines are inching closer, the Common App is open, and that blank essay page is not getting any less intimidating. Here is the reassuring part: you do not have to […]
You don’t need to know what you want to be when you grow up. But you do need to know how to explore what interests you. For many high school students, choosing a college major can feel like an enormous decision. The question seems simple enough: What do you want to study? But underneath it […]
Having spent time as a graduate student, an admissions officer, and now as a neighbor of Northwestern University (NU), writing to you from my home in Evanston, IL, I’ll admit upfront that I may be a little biased about Wildcat excellence. But it’s not just me. Northwestern’s recent application numbers confirm that plenty of others […]
The 22nd annual Top Tier Admissions Application Boot Camp® has concluded, and we couldn’t be prouder of what our students accomplished. Finishing the Common App & College Essays in 4 Days Over the course of four focused days, students transformed months of preparation and ideas into tangible progress on their college applications. They completed their […]
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)