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

They’re the Big Bad Wolf — learning is all fun and great until that looming test comes a-knocking. So, sit back and let’s talk test prep. Our Organization & Time Management Tutors will work with you to synthesize all test material and translate it into an efficient study guide format. if it helps keep you on track.

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

With Dartmouth and Yale now requiring test scores, will the test optional trend reverse? A March 2024 Update As we head deep into the middle of the school year, many juniors are taking the ACT or SAT– or wondering whether they should in this largely test-optional world.

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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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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

With Dartmouth now requiring test scores, will the test optional trend reverse? As we round the bend on the middle of the year, many juniors are taking the ACT or SAT– or wondering whether they should in this largely test-optional world. Sophomores looking ahead to fall testing are starting to prep.

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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

The College Board PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test), taken October of sophomore or junior year, is more than just a warm up for the SAT or the ACT. While PSAT scores are not used in the college admissions process, they are used to award certain merit scholarships and identify National Merit Scholars.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

it has been a digital test internationally since March 2023!) This transition has brought about changes in how students prepare for and take the test. To help you succeed on test day, we’ve compiled a list of 10 valuable tips that will guide you towards mastering this important exam. HOW TO ACE THE DIGITAL SAT 1.

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University Gurus

MARCH 23, 2024

For others, it might fall somewhere in between, including some test prep services and making sure you pick the right high school classes. We offer tutoring, executive functioning training, course selection recommendations, competition coaching, and homework and study oversight to support your academic college prep.

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HelloCollege

AUGUST 20, 2024

IB costs $119 per course you are tested on during your comprehensive exam (and other aspects of the program have fees). AP exams currently cost $96 per test and there are fee waivers available for qualified students. The academic side of college admissions starts day one of high school. IB is more collaborative.

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

UNFINISHED LEARNING: LOOKING AT THE DATA In early September, the Associated Press reported that students who were in elementary school during the pandemic are significantly behind based on an analysis of test scores in reading and math by NWEA. Academic Tutoring Our tutors offer customized tutoring designed to fit the needs of each student.

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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

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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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. And good scores Duke does publish information about standardized test scores. However, that isn't true.

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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

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. Many alumni parents get tutors the minute they see their kid's grades slip below a 95.

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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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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. I believe you should get tested.”

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