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First Look: Class of 2028 Early Application Trends

Although the November 1st early admissions deadlines are behind us, most students are still awaiting their decisions and most colleges have yet to publicly announce the number of early applications they received. However, application results shared by a few top public universities including Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia, plus Yale, the only top private university […]

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From Deferral to Acceptance: Success Stories and Strategies

Being deferred by your first-choice school in the early decision (ED) or early action (EA) round is frustrating: you came close to being accepted, but are now in a state of limbo and you don’t know why. Meanwhile, you don’t have much time before the next round of applications are due. DEFERRAL TO ACCEPTANCE: THREE […]

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Demystifying the Common Data Set

The college admissions process can be overwhelming. There are so many factors to consider when choosing the right institution for your future (acceptance rate, academic strengths, extracurricular offerings, location, campus culture, research opportunities, and so much more). Fortunately, there is a valuable resource that can help you navigate some quantitative aspects of this complex journey: […]

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Class of 2028: Regular Decision Deadline Dates

Many students have reached a major milestone in the college admissions process: submitting their applications to early round schools – now, we wait! But waiting can’t be all you do. In the case of a deferral or denial, students need to be prepared for the regular round. Remember, college admissions can be unpredictable, and there […]

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Class of 2028: Early Decision Notification Dates

The early application rounds offer clear advantages for students who are well-prepared and have a preference for specific colleges or universities. At Top Tier Admissions, we ensure our seniors have a solid early strategy in place (for example, an Early Decision I and Early Decision II school, backed up with multiple Early Action schools). With […]

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