Top Tier Admissions
Alumni interviews can often strike panic in the hearts of high school seniors. However, by breaking down the interview structure and its role in the admissions process, you can feel confident heading into the conversation. First, it’s important to know that alumni interviews are fairly low-stakes in terms of their relative value in the application […]
Coined in 1985 by former Yale admissions officer Richard Moll, the term “Public Ivy” refers to state universities that offer an exceptional education—at a fraction of the Ivy league price to in-state students—and earmark a limited number of seats to out-of-state students. With world-class faculty, top-notch honors programs, and cutting-edge research opportunities, the following universities […]
For high school seniors, the beginning of January generally brings a sense of relief. After months of writing essays, filling out applications, and stressing about your college choices, your applications are finally in! Pretty soon, though, you may find yourself feeling a new kind of stress—the kind that comes from waiting to hear your college […]
There are a few reasons you might be interested in colleges and universities with late application deadlines. Perhaps you were deferred in the early round and want to add more options to your college list without the rush of the (typical) January 1, regular round application deadline? Perhaps you’re hoping to boost your SAT or […]
Finding the best secondary school for your family can feel like an intimidating process. Are you interested in boarding schools? Day schools? Language immersion programs? Do you care about a school’s religious background? What about the academic opportunities? Are there AP-level classes or an IB curriculum? Study abroad programs? What does college placement look like? […]
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