Top Tier Admissions
Winter is a pivotal, but often misunderstood, season in the college admissions journey. For seniors, it’s often a moment of waiting: decisions, deferrals, or next steps. For younger students, it’s a quieter planning window that lays the foundation for future success. At Top Tier Admissions, we think of winter not as a sprint, but as […]
Before diving into the specifics, let’s define executive functioning. It refers to a set of mental skills that enable us to plan, organize, focus attention, regulate emotions, and adapt to changing situations. They also allow us to think ahead, communicate clearly, and problem solve. In essence, executive functions are the command center of the brain […]
Many bright, motivated students struggle to reach their full potential because they lack the time management and organizational skills necessary to succeed. Even more than demanding teachers and rigorous courses, the greatest challenge of middle school and high school can be staying organized and making time for so many projects and assignments. We hear from students […]
The new school year may still be a lazy summer away, but with hours of free time and sunshine-induced good vibes in the forecast, now is the perfect time to start thinking about your study strategies so you can ace your classes come September. Like it or not, exams are a big part of our […]
Whether we’re talking strong muscles or strong minds, striving for excellence requires consistency, perseverance, grit, and good ole’ fashioned hard work! With Thanksgiving only six weeks away, high school students across the country are working diligently to earn top grades and strong test scores that will help them develop competitive college profiles. In other words, […]
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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.