Top Tier Admissions
The college admissions process can feel opaque and confusing. I am often asked questions along the lines of, “What do admissions officers really care about?” or “What activities should I have in my Common Application activity list?” As a Senior Private Counselor at Top Tier Admissions, I have the privilege of working closely with students […]
The junior year of high school intimidates students long before it arrives. It looms like a bully, threatening total exhaustion, unimaginably difficult classes, and high expectations. But students forget that each year of high school prepares them for the next; they have been building the skills and prerequisite knowledge one year at a time. But […]
Ask any middle school student if more is better than less, and most will conclude that more is better. More ice cream. More recess. More presents. Ask this same question to high school students, and they will often say “less.” Less homework. Less pressure. Less parental nagging. So which is better, more or less? When […]
Earlier this week we hosted an incredibly practical and timely webinar, “Crafting a Strategic Summer,” led by Dr. Tina Brooks, Senior Private Counselor at Top Tier Admissions. With summer fast approaching, families are asking the same question: What actually matters, and what’s just noise? The answer, as Dr. Brooks made clear, is that a strong […]
Research often feels opaque to families navigating selective college admissions. One question comes up again and again: Does my student need to conduct research to get into a top college? The answer is more nuanced than a simple yes or no. In our recent webinar, The Benefits of High School Research, my colleague and fellow […]
The Senior Year Roadmap
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