Top Tier Admissions
The early application rounds offer clear advantages for students who are well-prepared and have a preference for specific colleges or universities. At Top Tier Admissions, we ensure our seniors have a solid early strategy in place (for example, an Early Decision I and Early Decision II school, backed up with multiple Early Action schools). With […]
Princeton University, an Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey, is the fourth oldest institution of higher education in the nation, founded in 1746. Students can choose from 37 different concentrations along with over 50 minors. Ranked the #1 university in the nation by U.S. News and World Report this year, it’s no surprise […]
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is currently ranked as the #2 university in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and is best known for its scientific and technical research. The MIT community ethos is clearly stated on the Admissions + Aid website: “Intensely curious and driven to explore, the people of MIT value […]
Columbia University, a private Ivy League research university located in New York City, requires applicants to respond to five (very) short supplemental questions. The first has a 100-word limit while the latter four are up to 150 words each. Students can apply to one of two undergraduate colleges: Columbia College, which is known for its […]
The University of California — Los Angeles receives the most applications of any college in the nation. As one of the most prestigious universities in California, with an acceptance rate of 8.8% in 2023, it is frequently referred to as a “public Ivy.” As part of the sprawling UC system, students interested in UCLA must […]
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)