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While the list of test optional schools continues to grow, the importance of standardized testing has not diminished, at least in our minds. Maria Laskaris, former Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid at Dartmouth and Top Tier Admissions Senior Private Counselor, said it best in her recent blog, Grade Inflation and Standardized Testing: “Although the […]
In our recent blog post, “What is a Good PSAT Score?” our experts answered your PSAT FAQs. Now, we’re sharing our top tips as you prepare for the October PSAT. Let’s GO… How do I prepare for the PSAT? The PSAT may be “just a warm-up,” but that doesn’t mean you should go in blind. […]
For most high school students, the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is a student’s first exposure to the College Board’s imposing SAT Suite of Assessments. Luckily, today’s SAT is a very different exam from the SAT of yesteryear (buh-bye obscure vocabulary and down-to-the-wire essays), and there are even more changes on the horizon. […]
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 […]
Stressed about APs? Unsure how to prepare? Follow these “5 Tips for Scoring 5s” suggested by Top Tier Admissions’ exam experts, and you’ll shine in May. TOP TIPS TO CRUSH AP EXAMS 1. START NOW Your exam might not be until mid-May, but starting your prep in earnest in early April (or earlier) will both […]
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