Top Tier Admissions
As spring break approaches, many students are preparing for in-person college visits. And, for the first time in a long time, campuses are (mostly) back open to the public. The process can be a lot of fun, giving you a chance to explore beautiful campuses and envision yourself in new environments. But it can also […]
For high school seniors and admissions officers, “March Madness” is more than just a storied basketball tournament. This month, seniors will begin to learn the outcome of applications they submitted as early as last fall. For the lucky ones, virtual “fat envelopes” at dream schools signal the end of the madness. Some may find themselves […]
Academic Index Calculator. College Calculator. College Admissions Calculator. The ‘AI Calculator’ goes by many names and its ubiquitous presence on the web is well-noted by every junior in high school, across the globe. As we’re sure you’re aware, Dr. Michele Hernandez, TTA Co-Founder, revealed this formula to the public back in 1997 with the release […]
If “factors that matter most in college admissions” were the question posed to contestants on “Family Feud,” surely the top answer would be “high school transcript.” Scan the websites of any selective college and you’ll see that colleges care deeply about the combination of grades and rigor of courses. Plenty of research at the national […]
Every year, millions of high school students take the SAT in order to boost their chance of landing an acceptance at their dream school. However, there are several misconceptions about the importance of an applicant’s SAT score in the context of their overall application. Naturally, students often wonder: What is a “good” SAT score? In […]
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