Top Tier Admissions
In our recent blog on Demonstrated Interest at the Ivies, we explained what this term means at the most selective schools and promised you a follow up on how demonstrated interest is tracked elsewhere. Demonstrating interest is a key factor in your application strategy and we want to help you maximize your chances at institutions […]
It’s no secret that Ivy League schools have hit record low acceptance rates. At this point, hearing about the 3% admit rate at Harvard and 5% admit rate at Brown can feel like old news. Many families, however, are shocked to find out how selective the rest of the top 50-100 colleges have become. Schools […]
A smooth transition from 8th grade to high school sets the tone for the following four years. Students who hit the ground running, do well in honors-level courses, establish strong relationships with their teachers, dive into high-impact “extras,” and plot out a strategic four-year plan (including testing, courses, and summers) are set up for a […]
California, here we come! Northern California (NorCal) offers natural attractions that range from Yosemite National Park to Monterey Bay. The Bay Area and Pacific coastline are also home to a number of prestigious colleges and universities. Prospective students and their families can easily visit a range of schools in just a few days, though we […]
Top Tier’s Class of 2022 seniors blew the doors off yet another unprecedented record-breaking application cycle! It was a bit of a double-whammy for students as this admissions cycle saw historically low acceptance rates across the board at top schools and incredibly high, slightly mind-blowing application numbers. Among seniors enrolled in our private counseling program […]
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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.