Top Tier Admissions
For decades, highly selective colleges have used a variety of academic metrics to evaluate applicants, particularly in the context of recruited-athlete admissions. One of the best-known examples is the Academic Index (AI), a numerical measure historically associated with Ivy League athletic recruiting. The Academic Index became widely known through Top Tier Admissions Co-Founder and CXO Dr. […]
For families of talented artists, musicians, actors, or dancers, the college application process brings a unique set of decisions. Beyond standard requirements—essays, activity lists, test scores, and transcripts—students presenting artistic talent must decide how to showcase those gifts to admissions committees. The key is finding the right educational environment: deciding whether your student will thrive […]
Regular Decision (RD) is the most popular college application deadline. Rather than rushing during winter break, spread the work across fall: draft supplements in October, refine applications in November, adjust to December Early Decision (ED) results, and submit before the holidays. A proactive plan will leave January free for portal confirmations, alumni interviews, and finalizing […]
At Top Tier Admissions, our counselors bring decades of experience, deep knowledge of the admissions process, and a personal commitment to every student they work with. In our Counselor Spotlight series, we’re introducing you to the incredible individuals behind our high-touch, expert guidance. Learn more about their unique backgrounds, educational philosophies, and what inspires them […]
The college admissions process has never been short on information. If anything, the challenge today is knowing what information actually matters. There is a lot of noise in this space, whether that is information coming from peers, friends of friends, or headlines and buzzwords online. Our job is to help you cut through that noise […]
The Senior Year Roadmap
Every deadline from August to May – test dates, applications. decisions – in one place. Signup to download the full 9-page Senior Year Roadmap (PDF)