Top Tier Admissions
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 […]
The nine-campus University of California system is arguably the best public university system in the world. Its flagship campus—UC Berkeley—and its most glamorous campus—Beverly Hills-adjacent UCLA—are ranked#4 (Berkeley) and #14 (UCLA) on U.S. News & World Report’s global universities list. It’s no wonder students are drawn to apply to the UCs, which, together, admit nearly […]
High-achieving students and their families know that learning doesn’t just happen during the school year. Summer is a great time to advance your studies and get a leg up on the college admissions process by taking rigorous academic enrichment courses, securing competitive internships, and learning skills that supplement your academic interests. At Top Tier Admissions, […]
We recently posted our Top Tips for Acing any School Exam and now we bring you our top tips for acing any standardized test! STUDY EFFICIENTLY FOR STANDARDIZED EXAMS When preparing for the ACT, SAT, AP exams, SSAT/ISEE, or any other standardized test, the best approach is… you guessed it: to start early and with […]
School’s out for the summer, and the Nation’s Report Card is in. Sobering data released by the National Assessment of Educational Progress indicates a sharp drop in math skills among 13-year-olds, scoring on average, 9 points lower than they did in 2020—the lowest achievement in decades. The declines were even steeper for lower-performing students in […]
The Senior Year Roadmap
Every deadline from August to May – test dates, applications. decisions – in one place. Signup to download the full 9-page Senior Year Roadmap (PDF)