Top Tier Admissions
At Top Tier Admissions, we are committed to making the college admissions process more transparent. Easy access to clear data helps families understand trends in college admissions to make more informed decisions. We’re collecting early acceptance rate data at selective schools and providing insight and analysis of our own. For historical data, see our collection of Ivy League […]
As we enter the new year, we know there are seniors still navigating the labyrinth of college applications. For those who simply need more time, we have good news: there are a handful of colleges that offer late application deadlines. THE BENEFITS OF LATE APPLICATION DEADLINES Late deadlines can offer a second chance to those […]
With 2024 fast approaching, it’s time to take a look back at forces and factors that continue disrupting the college admissions process. Later this week, stay tuned for our predictions for the new year and reflections on this past year at Top Tier Admissions. 2023: LOOKING BACK Supreme Court overturns legality of race-conscious admissions Last June, […]
As the college admissions landscape becomes increasingly competitive, a thoughtful, data-driven application strategy is more important than ever. At Top Tier Admissions, we often talk about the early advantage, which can be a game-changer for applicants who want to improve their chances of getting into their dream school. If you missed the November Early Decision […]
If you were denied admission by your early round target school, you are not alone. Schools such as UVA (up 4.4% for Early Decision 1) are reporting increasing numbers of early round applications. This in turn means record-low early decision (ED) acceptance rates. It was once customary for schools to defer most ED applicants who […]
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