Two essentials. One focused program.
Essays don’t stand alone, and neither does the application. This integrated program helps every section work together to tell one authentic, compelling story.
Common App Intensive
Essay Guidance
One cohesive strategy
The Bundle
The essays and the application tell one story. This program treats it that way.
By combining the Common App Intensive with Essay Guidance, your student receives coordinated support across every part of the application. Your counselor helps you shape the essays, revise the activities list, strengthen the additional information section, and ensure every component works together with purpose.
The result is an application that feels cohesive from beginning to end—one where every section reinforces the next and admissions officers come away with a clear, authentic understanding of your student.
Two programs, one seamless experience.
2 Hours
Common App Intensive
- A 20-minute introductory call
- Step-by-step guidance on the Common App or UC App
- Mysteries of the Common App, our proprietary guide
- Personalized guidance on the activities list
- A polished, submission-ready application, reviewed in full by your Top Tier Counselor
5-15 Hours
Essay Guidance
- Brainstorming and refining essay topics that highlight your student’s story
- Multiple rounds of detailed feedback on the personal statement
- Support with supplemental essays and optional short responses
- Personalized guidance on the activities list
- A final polish for clarity, authenticity, and impact
Choose Your Level of Guidance
Each bundle includes the full Common App Intensive plus your selected number of Essay Guidance hours. The right fit depends on your student’s school list, essay volume, and where they are in the writing process. Bundled pricing is lower than purchasing the two programs separately.
BUNDLE
Essay Guidance + Common App Intensive
5 Hours
Bundle
Essay Guidance +
Common App Intensive (+2 hours)
SAVE $200
10 Hours
Bundle
Essay Guidance +
Common App Intensive (+2 hours)
SAVE $800
15 Hours
Bundle
Essay Guidance +
Common App Intensive (+2 hours)
SAVE $1,200
Programs must be completed within 6 months of purchase. For ethical reasons, Top Tier Admissions will never log into a student’s application account.
“I want to thank you for the work you are doing with G. As much as helping her to polish her application in ways and with details that we would never have thought of or known about, it is giving her insight into the quality of teaching she can look forward to at college. It is also gratifying to see how the process is helping her better understand herself. I think she is realizing that art really is her passion and worth pursuing. Thank you!”
Top Tier Admissions parent
Common Questions
The answers, honestly.
Still have questions? A quick conversation is often the fastest way to find the clarity you need.
How is the bundle different from the two programs on their own?
The individual programs are unchanged, but the experience is intentionally integrated. The same counselor guides your student across both the application and the essays, ensuring every decision contributes to one cohesive submission. Families also receive preferred bundled pricing compared with enrolling in each program separately.
How much essay guidance is included?
Choose from 5, 10, or 15 hours of Essay Guidance. The right level depends on your student’s school list, essay volume, and the amount of coaching they’d benefit from. We’re happy to discuss your student’s goals and recommend the best fit.
Does the bundle cover supplemental essays?
Yes. Essay Guidance hours can be used for both the personal statement and supplemental essays. How many essays your student can complete will depend on the number of hours purchased, their writing needs and pace, and the complexity of their school list.
When should my student start?
There is no single “right” time to start, though we encourage students to begin the summer before senior year when possible. Starting early gives them valuable time to reflect, write, and revise before the demands of senior year and application deadlines set in.
Will your counselors write the essays or log into my student’s account?
No. Our role is to coach, question, and guide—not to write for students. Every essay is the student’s own work, shaped through mentorship and authentic reflection. For the same reason, Top Tier Admissions does not log into or submit applications through a student’s account. We believe students should remain the authors and owners of every part of their application.
