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The 2023-2024 Common App is Live!

Happy August from Top Tier Admissions! It’s a big day for rising seniors: the 2023-2024 Common App is now LIVE! Like the Coalition App, UC app, or UCAS, this online application platform streamlines the application process for prospective students and is used by over 1,000 colleges and universities around the world. Although Common App essay prompts will remain […]

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Empowering Teens with Confidence in College Admissions

Our mission at Top Tier Admissions is to provide comprehensive support, guidance, and resources to students and families navigating the college admissions process. We prioritize teen mental health and work towards alleviating the stress and pressures associated with this process, empowering students to make informed decisions, nurturing their authentic love of learning, and encouraging academic achievement. I’m thrilled […]

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Demonstrated Interest: Colleges Are Watching You

When we think about our digital footprints (the trail of data we leave when we visit websites, use social media, send emails, etc.), we might become concerned about who’s using our data and for what purpose. Meta and TikTok, unsurprisingly, are at or near the top of the list of companies collecting information based on […]

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Get to Know College Admissions Expert, Heidi Steinmetz Lovette

Our mission at Top Tier Admissions is to provide comprehensive support, guidance, and resources to students and families navigating the college admissions process. We prioritize teen mental health and work towards alleviating the stress and pressures associated with this process, empowering students to make informed decisions, nurturing their authentic love of learning, and encouraging academic achievement. How do […]

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How to Self Study and Why it Matters

Middle school and high school students are used to having learning outcomes determined by a teacher, who structures and leads the transmittal of knowledge. But for curious students, the learning doesn’t stop when the night’s homework is done. Avid learners read books, listen to podcasts, and watch YouTube videos, taking the reins of their studies […]

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