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I’ve recently fielded many questions from middle school parents who are curious about how private counseling could help their younger students. As a parent of middle schoolers, I know from personal experience that it is a time full of intellectual, personal, and social change. At Top Tier Admissions, we capitalize on these changes, build confidence, […]
Letters of recommendation play a vital role in a student’s successful college or grad school admissions journey. Small yet mighty, these letters provide insight on a student’s academic strengths and potential contributions to their campus or program. When asked what he’s looking for when reviewing a letter of recommendation as part of graduate admissions at […]
Between ever-increasing early application numbers, unexpected current events and other external factors, colleges seeking to further diversify (gender diversity, economic diversity, geographic diversity, etc.) the Class of 2028 early admissions results continue an ongoing trend in college admissions—higher application volumes (in most cases) and lower acceptance rates. TOP 10 EARLY ADMISSIONS TRENDS: CLASS OF 2028 […]
As we turn the calendar to 2024, it’s hard to believe it’s already time to plan for the summer. Colleges care about how you spend your free time: are you golfing and sunbathing at the beach, or are you cultivating your intellectual curiosity by delving more deeply into your areas of academic interest? The Common […]
For high school students with a passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), participating in prestigious contests can be a game-changer. Not only do these competitions provide a platform to showcase one’s intellectual prowess, creativity, and problem-solving skills, but they also offer a unique opportunity to catch the attention of top-tier universities. TOP STEM […]
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