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The early admissions landscape for the 2024–2025 application cycle has been marked by notable shifts in applicant behavior, evolving institutional priorities, and regional dynamics. Insights from the Common App report, along with trends highlighted in recent articles from elite universities, provide a comprehensive picture of what students and families can expect this year. Let’s dive […]
Over the last several months, a range of stories from The Free Press to The Wall Street Journal have proclaimed that students are ditching the Ivies for universities in the South. Setting aside the hyperbolic headlines, why are some Southern universities seeing surges in application volume? Economic factors — the cost of education and career […]
Recent news of Harvard College’s decision to halt the release of admissions data on decision day marks a significant departure from nearly 70 years of precedent. As reported in The Harvard Crimson, this shift, attributed to adjustments following the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling on race-conscious admissions, reflects broader trends among elite universities to limit public […]
In recent years, the landscape of higher education has dramatically shifted for U.S. students, with more of them considering studying abroad as a viable alternative to expensive American universities (as noted in this recent Business Insider article). The rising costs of education in the U.S. have led many to explore opportunities in Europe, where tuition […]
At Top Tier Admissions, we take pride in our team of expert counselors who bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, and passion to guiding families through the college admissions process. In our Counselor Spotlight series, we’re excited to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the individuals who make Top Tier Admissions the most trusted name in college […]
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