Top Tier Admissions
Record-low acceptance rates and record-high application numbers grab all the headlines, but who was actually admitted to the Class of 2026? And how do these accepted students reflect a college or university’s mission? Now that the dust has settled and colleges have released more information about their incoming classes, we can understand what mattered most […]
Are you California dreaming on a rainy spring day? Southern California (SoCal) attracts college applicants from all over the world thanks not only to its great weather, beach access, and celebrity sightings, but also to its world-class research institutions and top-ranked liberal arts colleges. The Los Angeles region, in particular, is a great destination for […]
Regular Decision acceptance rates continue to plummet at top schools; some see application volume level off. March went out like a lion. Over the past two weeks, highly selective colleges and universities released decisions and shared data on their shockingly large applicant pools. From university press releases to college student newspapers, headlines pointed to record-low […]
All eight Ivy League universities recently clarified that they do not track “demonstrated interest” when making admissions decisions. Applicants who have been advised to show their love for a school to increase their odds of success may be suspicious when hearing these statements. After all, each of these schools also requires a supplemental “Why” essay […]
Boston, home to over 100 colleges and universities, has earned its reputation as the best “college town” in the U.S. With so many schools in close proximity, it’s easy to compare colleges that represent a wide range of selectivity, campus settings, and sizes. In many ways, it’s the perfect place to begin your college search! To […]
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