Top Tier Admissions
The new school year may still be a lazy summer away, but with hours of free time and sunshine-induced good vibes in the forecast, now is the perfect time to start thinking about your study strategies so you can ace your classes come September. Like it or not, exams are a big part of our […]
Your Intro Hook Matters. With another year of record-breaking application volume in the rearview, it’s crucial for rising seniors to create strong college essays that set themselves apart. What’s one key way to grab your reader’s attention? A compelling first line! A well-crafted, memorable hook can captivate your reader and leave a lasting impression. At […]
Private college admissions counselors (like our stellar team at Top Tier Admissions) work with students to maximize their options in the increasingly complex and competitive college admissions process. Using knowledge and insight into admissions trends, policies, and practices – from first-hand experience as former college admissions officers or professional educators – our private counselors help […]
WHAT IS A JESUIT EDUCATION? A Jesuit college is an institution founded by and is run by members of an apostolic Roman Catholic community known as the Society of Jesus (a Jesuit order). There are 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States whose mission is to educate students through a focus on spirituality, social justice, […]
How has your experience working as Associate Dean of Admissions at Pomona College informed your approach to Private Counseling? There are a lot of commonalities: working in college admissions at a highly selective private college involves working closely with students and families from all over the world to address their concerns about college fit and […]
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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.