Top Tier Admissions
Every summer, prospective students descend upon college campuses, eager to learn more about academic opportunities and get a taste of campus life. Prospective families are armed with the same advice: “meet your admissions officer,” “eat a meal in the dining hall,” “visit a class.” While there is some value in this, it can still be […]
The choice to attend college at the University of California, Los Angeles has defined my life in many ways, not least of which being that I met my lovely wife (and the mother of our child) at UCLA. In this post, I aim to give you the history of this proud institution, and reflect on […]
This year’s high school seniors navigated an admissions season bookended by the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn affirmative action and a fiasco with the federal financial aid form (FAFSA) that has left half a million students and their families without vital information on college costs and financial aid awards. In between, we saw campuses beset […]
Over the past two decades, Top Tier Admissions has helped hundreds of students achieve their college dreams through our intensive 4-day program. Whether you’re a high school junior gearing up for the application process or a sophomore seeking that competitive edge, here are 20 essential things to know about the original Application Boot Camp®. APPLICATION […]
Recent reports from elite institutions like Tufts University, Yale University, and Vanderbilt University paint a stark picture of the financial burden facing students and families seeking to attend college. With tuition costs soaring to nearly six figures, concerns about affordability and the value of a college education have come to the forefront. According to a […]
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Application Boot Camp®
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.