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Class of 2028 Admissions: A Cycle Marked by New Challenges

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 […]

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Application Boot Camp®: Celebrating 20 Years of Success

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 […]

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The Rising Cost of College Tuition

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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Demystifying College Athletic Recruiting

Do coaches really have that much influence on the admissions process? How early does a student-athlete need to fill out recruiting questionnaires? Do athletes from smaller or lesser-known high schools have a chance of getting noticed by D1 teams? Here we’ll bust some of the most common myths surrounding the fundamentals of college athletic recruiting, […]

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UT Austin Shake-Up: Testing Required and a New Early Action Program

The University of Texas at Austin is a public research university founded in 1883 with an undergraduate enrollment of over 42,000. It was ranked #32 (Best National Universities), #9 (Best Public Universities) and #5 (Best Business Programs) by the U.S. News & World Report in 2024. UT AUSTIN: STANDARDIZED TESTING REQUIRED After four years of […]

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