Top Tier Admissions
Top colleges and universities seek scholars: students who willingly go above and beyond what’s required of them in their classes because they have a love of learning and boundless curiosity. Why? First, research and scholarship – whether in the sciences, social sciences, or arts and humanities – are core to the mission of top schools across […]
Picture this: It’s 2pm on a Tuesday afternoon in early spring. After your morning French class and writing seminar, you meet a friend for a walk around Central Park. On your way back to your dorm room, you stop by a new café for an iced coffee and then window shop along Madison Avenue. This […]
It’s never too early to approach the summer strategically. For middle school students, this is an especially good moment to explore new interests, to add a scholarly twist to family vacations, or to integrate academic enrichment into camps and free weekends. As you look ahead to your time off, consider these easy tips to make […]
Deep-dish pizza, the Cubs and the White Sox, midwestern charm, and a great range of schools. The Chicago area is a must-see destination on the college campus visits circuit. Just a short drive away from two major airports, Chicago O’Hare and Midway, you can easily get to know this vibrant college town and its diverse […]
California, here we come! Northern California (NorCal) offers natural attractions that range from Yosemite National Park to Monterey Bay. The Bay Area and Pacific coastline are also home to a number of prestigious colleges and universities. Prospective students and their families can easily visit a range of schools in just a few days, though we […]
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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.