Top Tier Admissions
The “personal statement.” For many students, just seeing these words causes a spike in anxiety and stress. In just 650 words, you have to show perfect strangers who you are, set yourself apart from thousands of other applicants, and convince college admissions officers why they should want you on their campus. That’s a lot of […]
Summer is the perfect time to dive into your SAT and ACT preparation! We’ve asked our TTA tutors to weigh in on some of your Frequently Asked Questions to launch the summer of test prep. You’ll notice some clear themes emerge, like the importance of practice tests and the benefits of one-on-one tutoring. By working […]
Seven years ago, I wrote a blog post by the same title that offered a framework for selecting a graduate school admissions consultant. As a former Admissions and Financial Aid Officer at Harvard University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, I want to help busy students and working professionals vet their options. I have also […]
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 […]
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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.