Top Tier Admissions
Research often feels opaque to families navigating selective college admissions. One question comes up again and again: Does my student need to conduct research to get into a top college? The answer is more nuanced than a simple yes or no. In our recent webinar, The Benefits of High School Research, my colleague and fellow […]
For students driven by curiosity, problem-solving, and the desire to shape the future, STEM offers a direct path toward meaningful impact. Yet, with hundreds of universities claiming excellence in science, engineering, and technology, it can be difficult to know where truly exceptional programs and opportunities for hands-on research actually exist. What defines a strong STEM […]
Today’s top colleges are looking for true scholars, students who can authentically demonstrate they are curious, knowledgeable, problem solvers with a knack for critical thinking. While I wish that all high schools and colleges had a mandatory “introduction to research” class, most do not. That means students are often left to fend for themselves as […]
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 […]
Summer: a time to relax, lay out on the beach, and—return to the classroom? It’s true! Intellectual exploration is not reserved for the school year alone. In fact, admissions officers are increasingly interested in how students are using their summer breaks, recognizing that, for many students, summers represent the largest amount of free time they […]
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