Top Tier 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. You attended […]
Nestled in a small college town 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, the five undergraduate Claremont Colleges (“the 5Cs”) and two graduate universities make up the Claremont Consortium. Unique among college consortia, the campuses of Pomona, Scripps, Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, and Pitzer Colleges are adjacent to each other, located within one easily walkable […]
The new school year may still be a lazy summer away, but with hours of free time and sunshine-induced good vibes in the forecast, now is the perfect time to start thinking about your study strategies so you can ace your classes come September. Like it or not, exams are a big part of our […]
Your Intro Hook Matters. With another year of record-breaking application volume in the rearview, it’s crucial for rising seniors to create strong college essays that set themselves apart. What’s one key way to grab your reader’s attention? A compelling first line! A well-crafted, memorable hook can captivate your reader and leave a lasting impression. At […]
Private college admissions counselors (like our stellar team at Top Tier Admissions) work with students to maximize their options in the increasingly complex and competitive college admissions process. Using knowledge and insight into admissions trends, policies, and practices – from first-hand experience as former college admissions officers or professional educators – our private counselors help […]
Calling All Juniors!
Your August Edge Starts Here:
Application Boot Camp®
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.