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The Activity Trap: Why More Isn’t Better in Middle School

Ask any middle school student if more is better than less, and most will conclude that more is better. More ice cream. More recess. More presents. Ask this same question to high school students, and they will often say “less.” Less homework. Less pressure. Less parental nagging. So which is better, more or less? When […]

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Strategic Summer Planning: How to Build a Standout College Profile

Earlier this week we hosted an incredibly practical and timely webinar, “Crafting a Strategic Summer,” led by Dr. Tina Brooks, Senior Private Counselor at Top Tier Admissions. With summer fast approaching, families are asking the same question: What actually matters, and what’s just noise? The answer, as Dr. Brooks made clear, is that a strong […]

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How High School Research Strengthens College Applications

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 […]

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High-Impact Extracurriculars: How to Stand Out

For one of my New Year’s resolutions this year, I’ve taken on running outside at least twice per week. I’m already an avid walker and pretty consistent with my 10,000 steps per day, but I also enjoy running and know the increase in speed will make a difference in my physical fitness. Simply put, running […]

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Top Summer Programs for High School Students

Summer is a critical time for high-achieving students to strengthen their college applications through meaningful academic enrichment. With so many summer options available, however, it can be difficult to determine which opportunities are truly worthwhile. At Top Tier Admissions, we develop strategic, personalized summer plans for our Private Counseling students that maximize impact and align […]

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