Top Tier Admissions
Back to school season is here! For high school seniors, that means a lot of last firsts: last first day of high school, last first Senior Trip, and the last first college applications. Soak. It. All. In. Although deadlines are approaching for early action and the first round of early decision, there is still time […]
The University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business has announced an Early Decision (ED) option for first-year applicants to its undergraduate business and accounting programs. This two-year pilot program, launching in Fall 2025, offers students who are certain about attending USC Marshall an opportunity to secure admission earlier in the process. As the only […]
As the college admissions landscape becomes increasingly competitive, students and families are looking for ways to maximize their chances of acceptance. One strategy that has gained attention in recent years is Early Decision 2 (ED 2). While many students are familiar with Early Decision 1, ED 2 offers a second chance at an early application, […]
One major benefit of applying to college during the early rounds is receiving an admissions decision ahead of the regular timeline. But what does it mean if you receive a deferral rather than a concrete acceptance or denial? WHAT DOES DEFERRED MEAN? For students who take advantage of the early admissions rounds, there are four […]
As college application season heats up, many high school seniors are navigating the exciting yet nerve-wracking process of applying to their dream schools. For those who have applied in the early rounds, many Early Decision 1 and Early Action deadlines are TODAY, while others, including Early Decision 2 deadlines extend into January. EARLY DECISION NOTIFICATION […]
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