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Top Tips: Prepare for the Digital SAT

The new digital SAT launches this spring for all international students and NEXT spring in the U.S. I’m sure you can imagine the questions we’ve been receiving on how best to prepare. As we mentioned in our previous post, “What Is the Digital SAT,” for the most part, studying for the digital SAT will be […]

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College Decision Day: It’s Almost Time

May 1, better known as National College Decision Day, is a huge milestone in your college admissions journey. Now that the stress of waiting for college admissions results has passed, you now move onto the finale, making your decision (and submitting your deposit)! Though many Top Tier Admissions students are accepted into their top-choice school […]

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Beyond the Acceptance Rate: What Matters Most in 2023

With record-high application volume and record-low admit rates, the Class of 2027 admissions statistics are similar to those for the Class of 2026. The major trends? More applications to top schools (driven by test-optional policies) and a clear commitment to a diverse incoming class. But not everyone is smashing records. As reported in our March Madness: Class […]

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Calculate Your Academic Index: The Secret Formula

Since the 1950s, Ivy League schools have been using a secret ranking formula called the Academic Index (AI). Top Tier Admissions Co-Founder, Dr. Michele Hernandez, in her book A is for Admission, was the first to reveal this formula to the public. As part of our commitment to making the college admissions process more transparent, […]

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What Are the Little Ivies?

The term “Little Ivies” refers to a group of small, private liberal arts schools mostly clustered in New England whose storied histories, academic prestige, financial endowments, athletic rivalries, and highly selective admissions practices are comparable to the Ivy League’s. For exceptional students considering an intimate liberal arts experience, look no further than this scenic loop […]

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