Top Tier Admissions
Parents often ask us what their children can do in middle school to begin preparing for the college admissions process. You might be wondering, “Is it too early to think about college?” After all, college admissions officers generally only look at students’ high school records. In reality, however, the choices students make in middle school […]
Finding the best secondary school for your family can feel like an intimidating process. Are you interested in boarding schools? Day schools? Language immersion programs? Do you care about a school’s religious background? What about the academic opportunities? Are there AP-level classes or an IB curriculum? Study abroad programs? What does college placement look like? […]
At Top Tier Admissions, we often hear from families and students who are curious about executive function—what does it mean? And how do you improve these skills? To learn more, we interviewed Shelly Levy, M.Ed., M.S., a leader in the field of learning development. Shelly is the Director of SMARTS Training & Educational Specialist at The […]
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 […]
A smooth transition from 8th grade to high school sets the tone for the following four years. Students who hit the ground running, do well in honors-level courses, establish strong relationships with their teachers, dive into high-impact “extras,” and plot out a strategic four-year plan (including testing, courses, and summers) are set up for a […]
The Senior Year Roadmap
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