Top Tier Admissions
The transition into ninth grade coincides with a critical phase of brain development. Adolescents are rapidly wiring the neural circuits responsible for focus, judgment, and executive function—skills that matter far beyond school. In a culture optimized for speed and fragmentation, one of the most powerful things a ninth grader can do is practice sustained attention: […]
Is ninth grade too early to start thinking about college? Our enrollment team is often asked this along with whether it’s actually detrimental to introduce high-stakes concepts like standardized tests, college essays, and recommendation letters while students are adjusting to the social and academic transition of high school. It’s a valid concern–parents naturally want to […]
We are currently enrolling freshmen in our Private Counseling Program where you will work one on one with one of our premiere college admissions counselors. Work with us to craft your academic niche and learn how to go above and beyond to make sure you aren’t closing any doors on college choices. We typically fill […]
Calling All Juniors!
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.