This week the University of Chicago announced they will no longer require the SAT or ACT from U.S. applicants. So, what does that mean for you? First, read the whole story. The change in testing policy, coupled with expanded financial […]
Class of 2022: Results Are IN
It’s been another successful year here at Top Tier Admissions and we couldn’t be prouder of our seniors! Results are in and to say that our kids absolutely blew the doors off this admissions game is an understatement. To our […]
Colleges Still Accepting Applications
May 1 has come and gone and yet many colleges and universities still have space for freshman and/or transfer students. The NACA, National Association for College Admissions Consulting, has created a list, which is a voluntary opportunity for schools to post their […]
Early Acceptance to Medical School: Combined BS/MD Programs
“Where do you see yourself in ten years?” This is a common question for students beginning the college admissions process and a fair amount of applicants have a similar answer: “Working as a physician.” These students consider pre-medical offerings in […]
Waitlisted? Take Action Now!
It’s another record-breaking year at the nation’s top tier universities. Universities are quick to trumpet record-high application volume and plunging admit rates but a bit more circumspect as to the numbers of students landing in admissions purgatory – i.e. the […]
March Madness: The College Admissions Edition
March Madness: The College Admissions Edition. Yes, you read that correctly and, believe it or not, there is an eye-opening correlation between the two. Read on for lessons taken from college hoops that are relevant for high school students planning […]
Admissions UT Austin
–post by Mimi Doe Over the years more and more of our students from around the world have expressed interest in attending the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin). Austin is clearly a very cool city these days to […]
Class of 2022 Regular Decision Notification Dates
Waiting for college admissions results can be almost worse than sitting in a dentist’s chair awaiting that very big shot of Novocain. But, the time is almost here and those of you who waited for the regular or early decision […]
National School Walkout’s Impact on College Admissions
In the wake of the horrific school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, on February 14, 2018 many high school students have organized a movement to push for tougher gun laws. Among the actions students plan to take is […]
Applications Soar, Selectivity Drops
It looks like another year of record-breaking volume at many of the nation’s top schools (see below). Fueling the growth are factors ranging from outreach aimed at increasing historically underrepresented groups (minority students, low income students, and first gen students), […]
