TTA Holiday Gift Guide 2024 - Top Tier Admissions

Top Tier Admissions’ holiday gift guide is back! We’re here to help you discover the perfect presents for both students and parents alike this giving season. We’ve got something for the whole family on this list and we hope it can provide a bit of stress relief during this busy time.

TOP TIER’S 2024 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

Warm and Cozy Must-Haves

YETI 8 oz Insulated Cup

YETI’s rambler series offers a range of great size options to keep your drink warm during the cold season. We think the 8 oz version with a mag-safe lid is perfect for a cup of coffee or tea (and it comes in so many colors!).

Cow House Slippers

These adorable, fluffy cow slippers will keep your student’s feet cozy and warm through the winter as they study or polish up their college essays. You could even get matching pairs for the whole family!

Sherpa Fleece Weighted Blanket

Along similar lines, this comfy weighted blanket will not only keep you warm but also relieve stress. It comes in 6 great colors as well as different weights and sizes.

Games and Subscriptions for Fun and Connection

Rummikub Six Player Edition

This expanded version of Rummikub is perfect for the whole family! This game combines strategy, luck, and quick thinking, making it engaging for players of all ages. Its simple rules and endless possibilities for gameplay ensure hours of fun and connection with loved ones.

Awesome Socks Club Monthly Subscription

This monthly sock subscription is not only a fun way to get independent-artist designed socks, but it also supports a great cause! Author and founder of Awesome Socks Club, John Green, donates 100% of the profits to the building of a new hospital in Sierra Leone.

Smart Gadgets and Creative Tools

Hidrate Smart Water Bottle

This smart water bottle allows you to track your water intake throughout the day via an app on your phone and offers handy reminders to stay hydrated! It comes in many sizes and colors depending on your preference. It also comes with built in tracking synced to your phone so it’s impossible to misplace! A perfect gift for student-athletes.

Micron Fineline Pen Set

If your child is creative and crafty, these pens are our personal favorite for both drawing and writing! This assorted pack comes with many different sizes of tips for various uses, including college essay editing.

Air Dry Clay Kit

This beginner’s home pottery kit for teens and adults is the perfect gift for anyone looking to pick up a new hobby this winter. Air dry clay crafts have been going viral on social media lately, so don’t be surprised if your student already has a few ideas for projects saved on Pinterest!

Books That Inspire and Motivate

The Gifts of Imperfection

Brené Brown’s award-winning book offers ten guideposts for wholehearted living. She helps readers understand the practices that will allow us to change our lives and families.

Don’t Worry, You’ll Get In: 100 Winning Tips for Stress-Free College Admissions

Co-written by TTA Co-founders Mimi Doe and Dr. Michele Hernandez, this college admissions guide for teens covers everything from standardized testing to summer plans to writing a great essay. This Kindle Edition is perfect for students always on the go!

The Four Agreements

Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offers to transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love. Oprah Winfrey said this book is: “Simple yet so powerful, has made a tremendous difference in how I think and act in every encounter.”

Stress Relief and Mindfulness

Acupuncture Stress Relief Rings

These rings are a great fidget toy and sensory tool for anyone struggling with anxiety or tension. Simply roll the spiky rings up and down on your fingers for a massaging experience that releases stress.

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Our very own, Common App 911 and College Essay Guidance Programs

Looking for the perfect last-minute gift for your senior in high school? Look no further than the Common App 911 and Essay Guidance programs. Help minimize your teen’s stress this holiday season by ensuring their applications and essays are compelling and excelling into the new year.

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Siena Swift

Creative Content Coordinator at Top Tier Admissions

Siena is a Pomona College graduate and award-winning student journalist with a passion for impactful communication and global education. After guiding prospective students as a tour guide at Pomona and spearheading sustainability initiatives across the Claremont Colleges, Siena honed her skills in social media strategy and event programming as an admissions office intern. Since graduating, she has worked with Top Tier Admissions, where she now serves as the Creative Content Coordinator. In this role, Siena manages social media strategies, creates engaging content, and supports webinars. Her work combines her love for communication, education, and creativity, all while contributing to the growth and engagement of the Top Tier Admissions community.