Top Tier Admissions
The college admissions process can be stressful—and not just for students. For parents who are nervously awaiting the results of every application, ready to celebrate their children or grieve alongside them, this season is riddled with anxiety. But it’s not just the parents of seniors who are feeling the pressure. As my colleagues and I […]
If you’ve decided to transfer colleges, you may already have a short list of target schools, perhaps inspired by where your friends are thriving or by a lingering attachment to “the one that got away” from your first application cycle. Whether you’re reapplying to a dream school or searching for a campus that’s a better […]
The start of a new year kicks all of us into resolution mode. In my house, that looks like pledges for better weekly meal organization, more family reading time, and more moments of stillness away from the daily treadmill of school and extracurricular activities. With the onset of January, high school juniors have officially entered […]
Winter is a pivotal, but often misunderstood, season in the college admissions journey. For seniors, it’s often a moment of waiting: decisions, deferrals, or next steps. For younger students, it’s a quieter planning window that lays the foundation for future success. At Top Tier Admissions, we think of winter not as a sprint, but as […]
Artificial intelligence has moved from the headlines to the classroom. In late 2025, The New York Times reported that universities across the country are launching AI-branded majors, departments, and even entire colleges to meet surging student demand. At highly selective institutions, this shift is especially pronounced. For parents of high school students, the questions are […]
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