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Get to Know College Admissions Expert, Sam Joustra

At Top Tier Admissions, our counselors bring decades of experience, deep knowledge of the admissions process, and a personal commitment to every student they work with. In our Counselor Spotlight series, we’re introducing you to the incredible individuals behind our high-touch, expert guidance. Learn more about their unique backgrounds, educational philosophies, and what inspires them to help students reach […]

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Class of 2030 Early Application Trends: Reading the Tea Leaves

The early admissions season, which spans from mid-October to mid-February, is proving once again to be a volatile landscape for applicants. While transparency remains a challenge as several elite private universities continue to withhold real-time data, the publicly available numbers for the Class of 2030 reveal a clear theme: the test score requirement is a […]

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How to Support Your Student Through College Admissions—Without Overstepping

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 […]

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Hidden Gem Colleges for Transfer Students

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 […]

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A Smart College Application Roadmap for High School Juniors

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 […]

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