Top Tier Admissions
Tom Cruise flying fighter jets in the long-awaited Top Gun sequel is enough to motivate even mildly patriotic high schoolers to consider trading a typical college experience for a service academy. If the United States Naval Academy, Military Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy or Merchant Marine Academy is on your radar this application […]
Deep-dish pizza, the Cubs and the White Sox, midwestern charm, and a great range of schools. The Chicago area is a must-see destination on the college campus visits circuit. Just a short drive away from two major airports, Chicago O’Hare and Midway, you can easily get to know this vibrant college town and its diverse […]
Long considered a “public Ivy,” the University of Virginia offers strong academic programs, a small-town atmosphere, and a robust alumni network. Students both in and outside of Virginia compete to join the school’s 18,000 undergraduates as first years on UVA’s Grounds. (UVA prefers the terms “first years” and “Grounds” to “freshmen” and “campus.”) Undergraduates at […]
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 […]
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