Top Tier Admissions
Counting down the days until the December 1 deadline for your application to the University of California? Take a breath: you have time to elevate your application and give yourself the best chance of admission to your top-choice campus. Whether you are proofreading your PIQs or scrambling to fill the 20 slots for activities and […]
As the former Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Dartmouth College, I remember the endless days and nights of reading applications, fueled by coffee and passion. Those of us with long careers in selective admissions considered the nuance of your voice, the depth of your experience, and the fit for our university community as […]
As a Senior Private Counselor and former Seasonal Reader in the Stanford Undergraduate Admissions Office, I was thrilled to host our recent live webinar, “Is Your Student Stanford Ready?” We had an excellent turnout and an incredibly engaged audience who asked thoughtful, insightful questions throughout the session about many important topics, including course selection, the […]
The average American family will spend nearly $400,000 on their child’s college education. Yet most approach this massive investment with less strategy than they’d use to buy a car. When you’re preparing to invest half a million dollars, careful preparation isn’t optional, it’s essential. Still, too many families treat college admissions like a senior-year sprint, […]
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 […]
Calling All Juniors!
Your August Edge Starts Here:
Application Boot Camp®
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.