Top Tier Admissions
At Top Tier Admissions, our counselors bring decades of experience, deep knowledge of the admissions process, and a personal commitment to every student they work with. In our Counselor Spotlight series, we’re introducing you to the incredible individuals behind our high-touch, expert guidance. Learn more about their unique backgrounds, educational philosophies, and what inspires them […]
The college admissions process has never been short on information. If anything, the challenge today is knowing what information actually matters. There is a lot of noise in this space, whether that is information coming from peers, friends of friends, or headlines and buzzwords online. Our job is to help you cut through that noise […]
With thousands of colleges to choose from in the United States, building a college list can feel overwhelming. Websites and marketing materials start to sound alike, rankings compete for your attention, and everyone seems to have an opinion about where you should apply. In our recent Building the College List webinar, we shared a more […]
For the first time in fifteen years, Princeton has been dethroned as the top-ranked national university in U.S. News & World Report’s rankings (USNWR), ceding the No. 1 spot to MIT. Princeton now sits at No. 2, followed by Harvard at No. 3 and Yale at No. 4, while Stanford and Caltech tie for No. […]
Applying to the University of Chicago? Then you are in for a treat. The university requires responses to unique and provocative supplemental questions that are great fun to write. Although the first required question prompts serious reflection, a deep understanding of the university and its offerings, and evidence of your own intellectual journey, the extended […]
The Senior Year Roadmap
Every deadline from August to May – test dates, applications. decisions – in one place. Signup to download the full 9-page Senior Year Roadmap (PDF)