Top Tier Admissions
For families thinking strategically about college admissions, boarding school can be a transformative stepping stone. Many of the nation’s most selective colleges draw disproportionately from a small number of top private secondary schools (think Groton School, Deerfield Academy, Phillips Exeter Academy), what some call “feeder schools.” These institutions not only offer rigorous academics and creative, […]
At Top Tier Admissions, we often get asked, “Can you help me choose a passion project?” or “What’s the best capstone for my college applications?” While we understand why students and parents want guidance in this area, we believe it’s important to clarify why we don’t assign passion projects. WHY WE DON’T ASSIGN A PASSION […]
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