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As 2026 begins, many high school seniors are breathing a huge sigh of relief, having clicked the “submit” button on their Regular Decision college applications. Although the hard work is done for students, the work is just beginning for the admissions officers reviewing those applications. At Top Tier Admissions, we are often asked by curious […]
For many students, college application deadlines that fall later in the year can open the door to renewed possibilities. Whether you’ve reconsidered where you want to attend, decided to expand your college list, or didn’t receive the outcome you hoped for in the early rounds, late application deadlines provide valuable flexibility. These additional options allow […]
Columbia University and Barnard College share one of the most uniquely intertwined relationships in higher education. Columbia did not admit women until 1983, making it the last Ivy League school to do so, while Barnard, founded in 1889 as part of the Seven Sisters, is an independent women’s college with a long-standing affiliation with Columbia, […]
The term “Ivy League” often dominates discussions regarding elite undergraduate education in the United States, immediately conjuring images of eight highly selective, historic institutions in the northeast. While these universities are undeniably prestigious, it’s important to recognize that the landscape of world-class academic excellence extends globally. Read on to learn more about the “International Ivies,” […]
For the past several years, I’ve written a blog post about gratitude in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving. Grateful every day for a career that lets me work with motivated students, caring families, and warm, supportive admissions professionals, I wanted to reflect on gratitude more personally this year. I’ve been inspired by a recent […]
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