Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 20, 2023

Since the 1950s, Ivy League schools have been using a secret ranking formula called the Academic Index (AI). Top Tier Admissions Co-Founder, Dr. Michele Hernandez , in her book A is for Admission , was the first to reveal this formula to the public. All the top colleges factor “rigor of curriculum” into the admissions decision.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 6, 2023

Academic Tutoring Our tutors offer customized tutoring designed to fit the needs of each student. No matter your location, from organization and time management skills to academic tutoring, Top Tier’s comprehensive virtual tutoring programs help students both in and out of the classroom!

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HelloCollege

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

College admissions officers like to see AP classes on a students transcript. Academic performance remains one of the most important factors in college admissions , and AP courses showcase a student’s ability to handle rigorous coursework. This can raise your overall GPA and make you more competitive for college admissions.

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Top Tier Admissions

AUGUST 13, 2024

Academic Tutoring Our tutors offer customized tutoring designed to fit the needs of each student. Contact us today and learn how we can help you on your admissions journey through private counseling , test prep , or essay guidance.

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

While PSAT scores are not used in the college admissions process, they are used to award certain merit scholarships and identify National Merit Scholars. Academic Tutoring Our tutors offer customized tutoring designed to fit the needs of each student. Awards provide a one-time payment of $2,500.

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HelloCollege

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Of course, we highly recommend getting a personal tutor if youd like to pursue this tailored approach. In fact, weve discussed whether or not academic tutors are worth it in this article. Tailoring the prep approach to individual needs ensures the most effective preparation pathway. Spoiler alert: They are).

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HelloCollege

AUGUST 20, 2024

IB courses have extra requirements for activities and service outside of class, so you should make sure it won’t prevent you from continuing other activities you that can also help with college admissions. The academic side of college admissions starts day one of high school. Can I Take both AP and IB Courses?

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Consider using online courses or working with an academic tutor to strengthen your knowledge in these areas. Meet Top Tier Admissions Tutor, Kent Kent graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a B.S. Contact us to work with Kent or one of our other expert tutors.

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

However, other interventions have been positive, with one-on-one tutoring having the biggest positive effect on reversing the pandemic academic drops. Academic Tutoring Our tutors offer customized tutoring designed to fit the needs of each student.

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University Gurus

MARCH 23, 2024

Some Tips for Test Prep: Learn how to test in each subject (a tutor can help with this) Get into a regular study rhythm before tests Take advantage of any testing accommodations you have Fill your math and English gaps for the SAT / ACT Do lots of practice SAT / ACT questions Don’t believe the thought, “I’m just bad at test-taking.”

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As a high school student, winter break is not just a time for festivities and relaxation; it’s also a valuable opportunity to enhance your college admissions journey. Follow your intellectual curiosity and discover where your academic interests lie. LEARN MORE Set Academic Goals Set academic goals for your 9 th grade year.

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Solomon Admissions

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Good study habits include studying in a quiet place (bedroom, library), taking study breaks, organization, and seeking academic tutoring. Some students have a rigorous academic curriculum, conduct leadership in their student organization, or an avid student-athlete. Seek tutoring and set study goals.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 16, 2023

Legacy admissions are complex, secretive by design, and not the lock that many parents believe they are. So today we want to talk about what legacy admissions actually look like at Brown and what legacies can do as candidates to help stack their decks. So what’s up with legacy admissions?

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In the middle of the pack, many students will do perfectly well in admissions without submitting test scores, and I often advise students to stop prepping or to skip testing, depending on circumstances. Remember that some schools require test scores for automatic (or direct) admission.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 10, 2023

Colleges don't talk very openly about legacy admissions and that leaves parents in the dark, so we wanted to break down what is really going on with legacy admissions at Duke and what you can do to get your legacy in. Well, a lot of parents we work with think that just because their student is a legacy, it means they will get in.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 22, 2023

Dartmouth was the first college to have a legacy admissions policy in 1922. A lot has changed since 1922 but legacy admissions are still a difficult-to-understand “field.” The last time Dartmouth hinted at a legacy admission rate was in 2012. How many legacies get into Dartmouth? That definitely is not the case.

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In the middle of the pack, many students will do perfectly well in admissions without submitting test scores, and I often advise students to stop prepping or to skip testing, depending on circumstances. Remember that some schools require test scores for automatic (or direct) admission.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 17, 2023

Mainly because most alumni parents don’t really understand legacy admissions at top schools like Penn. So if you are a legacy parent (or a student thinking of applying to your dear old parent’s alma mater), let’s break down legacy admissions at Penn. Penn is super tight-lipped about legacy admissions numbers.

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

So let’s talk about what is really going on with legacy admissions at Harvard and what your legacy student should be doing to help them get in. Not all legacies get into Harvard In 2022, representatives from Harvard had to testify about their donor and alumni admissions practices in front of the Supreme Court. Not everyone got a 4.1

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 28, 2024

Work-study jobs are also typically community-service oriented or related to your academic field. Ameer is a freelance writer who specializes in writing about college admissions and career development.

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Seniors, are you waiting for college admissions decisions? It’s been another wild ride for 2024 high school seniors, and we’re only halfway through the admissions cycle. Early Admissions Trends for the Class of 2024: How are colleges handling the massive increase in applications? Watch this space as events develop.

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HelloCollege

AUGUST 2, 2024

With so much at stake, many families consider hiring a college counselor to guide them through the many moving parts of college admissions. They stay informed of changes to college admissions, big and small, providing families with up-to-date information. But are college counselors worth it? Are College Counselors Worth It?

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 17, 2024

The most competitive candidates for admission demonstrate achievement and engagement inside and outside the classroom.” For example, maybe serving as an academic tutor for student-athletes at your school. Explore secondary interests too.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2023

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 24, 2023

College admissions officers read hundreds of essays from hopeful applicants with each one thinking their personal experiences and reasons for applying to a particular school are unique. In the meantime, please let us know how we can help you crack the the college admissions code. Put yourself in your reader’s shoes.

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