Top Tier Admissions
At various points throughout your high school tenure, you will be asking teachers for letters of recommendation. Academic summer programs, internship opportunities, part-time jobs, scholarship applications, and your eventual college applications will typically ask for letters of support from those that can speak to your work in the classroom and in the broader school community. […]
In the best of times, being waitlisted can feel like purgatory. The uncertainty, the confusion, and the added stress can make the final months of senior year challenging. In the wake of the global coronavirus pandemic, being placed on the waitlist may feel especially frustrating. (Admissions in the Time of COVID-19) We know that a […]
We’re sharers… sharers of knowledge, guidance, truth and in this case –regular decision notification dates! Since it’s almost Valentine’s Day we thought we’d share some LOVE with our faithful subscribers (not to mention those who appreciate ‘one-stop shopping’) and take a little work off your plates! Say goodbye to the endless navigation of college websites […]
As we’ve mentioned before, summer offers an opportunity not just for rest and relaxation, but also for intellectual exploration. College admissions officers want to admit active, enthusiastic learners, so they look carefully at how students spend their time away from school. For students, this means that it’s important to use the summer to explore an […]
There are over four thousand colleges and universities in the United States, and thousands more across the globe. You’ve heard about some of them from your teachers, school counselors, family members, and friends. You may have read through ranking lists, and perhaps you’re planning to apply to the most highly ranked schools that are in […]
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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.