Top Tier Admissions
As the former Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Dartmouth College, I remember the endless days and nights of reading applications, fueled by coffee and passion. Those of us with long careers in selective admissions considered the nuance of your voice, the depth of your experience, and the fit for our university community as […]
Located in downtown Hartford, Connecticut, Trinity College is a selective liberal arts institution known for its rigorous academics, vibrant campus life, and close-knit community. With a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio and over 75% of classes enrolling 20 or fewer students, Trinity offers students meaningful engagement across disciplines, from STEM and business to the humanities. But academic […]
New York University (NYU), located in the heart of Lower Manhattan, draws students who thrive in a vibrant, fast-paced city environment. An NYU education immerses students in a world of energy and opportunity; with the vast resources of both the university and New York City, it offers an enriching and dynamic college experience. Through its […]
After surviving the academic marathon of junior year, with its gauntlet of APs, SAT/ACT prep, and college visits, many high school seniors are already feeling the weight of college application season. One glance at a growing college list, and it hits: an avalanche of supplemental essays asking you to bare your soul in 200-300 words, […]
Back to school season is here! For high school seniors, that means a lot of last firsts: last first day of high school, last first Senior Trip, and the last first college applications. Soak. It. All. In. Although deadlines are approaching for early action and the first round of early decision, there is still time […]
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Your August Edge Starts Here:
Application Boot Camp®
Complete your Common App and supplemental essays, build a school list aligned to your profile, and develop a clear admissions strategy—guided by the Top Tier Admissions team. In our 22 years running Boot Camp, our counselors have helped thousands of students earn admission to the country’s most selective colleges.