Top Tier Admissions
We are often asked if middle school is too early to start thinking about college admissions. Though some would argue that thinking about college while in middle school could lead to additional stress for students, we would argue that the earlier students start thinking ahead, the less stressful the process will be. For example, forecasting […]
By: Dr. Michele Hernandez The fact that admissions practices at top schools are not fair is hardly new. Forty to fifty years ago, headmasters at top prep schools simply told the deans of admission which students they should accept: hence the moniker “feeder schools.” Things have improved since the days of all white, male Ivy […]
The admissions process at the nation’s most competitive colleges and universities is a confusing, stressful, and opaque one. The news about the national bribery and cheating scheme run by an individual calling himself a “college counselor” in Newport Beach, California, William “Rick” Singer, is shocking. Rather than provide ethical advice and accurate guidance to students and […]
Twenty years ago, admissions to top colleges was much more formulaic. Applicant pools were smaller, more homogeneous, and more self-selecting. Each college had its own application that students filled out by hand. Most high schools calculated and reported class rank. “Merit” was pretty much defined as high class rank and high test scores, with some […]
Our Top Tier Admissions’ team rounded up some of our favorite finds for parents of high school/soon to be college-aged kids and their ever so lucky children. Happy Holidays and enjoy perusing our gift ideas for the mind, body, and spirit. TOP TIER’S 2018 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Kristen: Gift for Parents: I love the idea […]
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