Top Tier Admissions
Internships have exploded in popularity as job “try-outs,” allowing students to test out potential careers before going all-in on law school, for example, or the strenuous recruitment process for management consulting. But what if you could get paid to try out a career field and engage in higher-level projects to gain more valuable experience? This […]
Soaring application numbers and plummeting admission rates are the new normal, but nowhere is this national trend more severe than in undergraduate computer science (CS) departments. The number of students earning a bachelor’s degree in computer and information sciences has more than doubled over the last decade. At many colleges and universities, student demand for […]
Applying to undergraduate business schools is an increasingly competitive process, with many top programs requiring a level of sophistication and self-awareness in personal essays that can be challenging for even the most academically accomplished students. This challenge is magnified for students who decide to apply into a business program. Whether you’re applying straight out of […]
Dear Class of 2025, The college admissions process can feel like a whirlwind—deadlines, decisions, expectations—it’s easy to get caught up in the chaos. But here’s the truth: this experience doesn’t have to drain you of your joy and energy. In fact, I encourage you to reframe it as a chance to cultivate mindfulness, take thoughtful […]
This application season, we’re watching to see how a few things will play out: the reintroduction of the SAT/ACT requirement at several top schools, the drop in enrollments of Black and Latino students, the California ban on legacy admissions, and the predicted “enrollment cliff.” All four will have interesting implications for this application cycle and […]
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