Top Tier Admissions
January brings with it a new year, a new semester, and—for some students—a new opportunity to apply to boarding schools. From Hotchkiss in Connecticut to Cate in California, boarding schools around the country will spend the winter accepting applications from domestic and international students hoping for an opportunity to study away from home. The application […]
As a parent of two middle school children, I’ve recently fielded several calls, emails, and texts from friends asking if it’s “too early” to think about college. Like many parents, they are curious about how they can help their children prepare for high school and set themselves up for success. As we’ve mentioned before in […]
I’ve recently fielded many questions from middle school parents who are curious about how private counseling could help their younger students. As a parent of middle schoolers, I know from personal experience that it is a time full of intellectual, personal, and social change. At Top Tier Admissions, we capitalize on these changes, build confidence, […]
One of the toughest decisions we make as parents is where to educate our children. As you weigh your options, particularly between public school or private school, the decision becomes even more complicated as you factor in its potential impact on college admissions. From grade 4 to grad school, we’ve been guiding families through this […]
Every spring, college admission rates dominate the headlines: “Duke Admits 4.8% of Regular Decision Applicants,” “Northeastern Acceptance Rate Drops to 5.6% After Record Number of Applicants,” “Yale Admits 2,234 Students, Acceptance Rate Shrinks to 4.46 Percent.” As parents and students clamor for a competitive edge, many are drawn to the disproportionately high admission rates from […]
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