Top Tier Admissions

JULY 14, 2024

Navigating the Georgetown application can be a bit tricky, so I’ve broken down Georgetown’s deadlines, the application process, and tips and tricks for submitting a successful app to D.C.’s START NOW NAVIGATING THE GEORGETOWN APPLICATION: PART ONE Georgetown’s application is broken into two steps. Let’s dive in!

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North Star Admissions Consulting

AUGUST 30, 2024

College Application Tips: #2 – The Common Application Form On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. For the next nine weeks I will share college application tips that will make the whole process run smoothly. Read last week’s tips about logistics.)

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Spark Admissions

APRIL 24, 2023

Lately, you’ve probably been hearing about ChatGPT, a new artificial intelligence system that is likely to make an impact everywhere: education, politics, employment, and of course, college admissions. Similarly, the college admissions process, particularly at very selective schools, involves a tremendous number of written essays.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The Common Application Essay On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. For the next seven weeks I will share college application tips that will make the whole process run smoothly. First of all, there really aren’t unique topics – admissions officers have read it all.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2024

What clubs are the best? What summer activity looks better to you? What are you looking for in an applicant? Each time I hear a “what” question, I also hear the unspoken stress behind it. I do have a suggestion that will get students closer to the goal line: when preparing your application, ask a different question.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

AUGUST 23, 2024

Ten weeks from today, on November first, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. For the next ten weeks I will share college application tips that will make the whole process run smoothly. College Application Tips: #1 Don’t Underestimate the Logistics.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Recently, many of the questions that I have been asked are coming from applicants who are worried about aspects of their candidacy. Essentially, people are wondering if they should be honest in their MBA applications. The post Should you be honest in your MBA applications? appeared first on North Star Admissions Consulting.

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Great College Advice

OCTOBER 23, 2024

It’s a piece of writing that you undertake for a very specific purpose: to give college admissions officers the evidence they need in order to admit you to their school. In order to write the most compelling essay that you can, it is crucial to ask: what do college admissions look for in an essay? That is not a good strategy.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MARCH 9, 2024

How does this translate to college and college admission? Naturally) Admissions SOS Over the years, I have asked audiences from Atlanta to Argentina (actually now in all hemispheres) to give me the first word they think of when they hear: “College Admission.” Eliminate weekend and holiday application deadlines.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

OCTOBER 18, 2024

On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. For the next two weeks I will share college application tips to help the whole process run smoothly. Full-pay” applicants have an advantage at these schools.) Next Friday, more college application tips – Final Review.

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 9, 2024

This application season, we’re watching to see how a few things will play out: the reintroduction of the SAT/ACT requirement at several top schools, the drop in enrollments of Black and Latino students, the California ban on legacy admissions , and the predicted “enrollment cliff.”

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North Star Admissions Consulting

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

College Application Tips: How to Use AI in Your College Applications On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. For the next five weeks I will share college application tips to help the whole process run smoothly. Wondering how to use AI in your college applications?

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Solomon Admissions

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As you approach your senior year of college you begin preparations for college application season. You may tour multiple campuses over the summer or watch video upon video on the application process. The first question to address on this journey is what is the Common Application?

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 19, 2024

Like the other eight undergraduate institutions in the system, UCLA uses the UC Application (UC App) as its sole avenue of entry. The UC App opens on August 1 st each year (as does the Common App), and has an application deadline of November 30 th , with no opportunity for Early Action or Early Decision applications.

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Cornell University Undergraduate Admissions Office

DECEMBER 23, 2022

With the approaching Regular Decision application deadline for Cornell University, application materials will be sent to us in increasing volume as many students work intently to finalize their admissions applications and essays. The Regular Decision admission application deadline is January 2, 2023.

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Solomon Admissions

APRIL 19, 2024

And How to Avoid Them As application season approaches, it is important to know how to avoid common college admission mistakes to ensure your application stands out from the crowd.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 9, 2024

At Top Tier Admissions our goal is to help make the college admissions process more transparent and in this case, as we dive into acceptance rates data and admissions statistics from this most recent application cycle, we noticed a few UC admissions trends that we felt compelled to share with you.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In the same way, when we are looking at admissions applications, we try to look beyond the surface information as much as possible, and try to get more understanding of an individual’s depth in their time commitments. These are things that are noticed in an admissions review. Good luck, and Go Dawgs!

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Solomon Admissions

AUGUST 30, 2024

Updated: August 2024, (Originally published: August 2021) College application essays remain a cultural mainstay even during these unprecedented times. appeared first on Solomon Admissions Consulting.

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BestColleges

JUNE 26, 2024

Most prospective MBA students surveyed by Manhattan Prep/Kaplan said their social media is "fair game" for admissions officers. Sixty-six percent said that if an admissions officer saw all of their social media posts right now it wouldn't impact their chances of getting in, and another 22% said it would actually help their chances.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

JULY 11, 2024

Parents of rising high school seniors: Do you know how to avoid making the most common college application mistakes? The next few months are a critical time in your student’s college application process. In addition to waiting too long to finish applications and apply (call me if you need help!)

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 16, 2024

Letters of recommendation play a vital role in a student’s successful college or grad school admissions journey. When asked what he’s looking for when reviewing a letter of recommendation as part of graduate admissions at Brown University, Dr. Michael Satlow revealed he looks for three things: confirmation, context and insight.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 25, 2024

Over the past two decades, Top Tier Admissions has helped hundreds of students achieve their college dreams through our intensive 4-day program. From class selection advice to initial application strategy guidance to standardized testing strategies, consider this report your personalized blueprint for success. Focused on the UCs?

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Dear Class of 2025, The college admissions process can feel like a whirlwind—deadlines, decisions, expectations—it’s easy to get caught up in the chaos. When Michele and I founded Top Tier Admissions over 20 years ago, our goal was to disrupt the college admissions process by creating transparency. What needs to be done today?

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Solomon Admissions

MAY 24, 2024

A peak behind the curtain of admissions There has long been a knowledge gap between admission offices and the students who desire to attend their highly selective universities—a guarded process on how students are analyzed and considered for these highly coveted spots.

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Scoir

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Get answers to your last-minute college application questions from admissions professionals during the free Deadline Hotline event on October 30, 2024. Register now!

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Solomon Admissions

JUNE 14, 2024

The Common Black College Application (CBCA) is a one-stop shop for African American students seeking to attend historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The CBCA streamlines the college application process by allowing students to submit one application to multiple HBCUs, thus saving time and effort.

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HelloCollege

JULY 11, 2024

As the college application process becomes increasingly competitive and complicated, with students applying to more schools than ever , it’s essential to put your best foot forward in all aspects of your application. What is a College Admission Consultant? There is no one-size-fits-all approach to college applications.

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The Thoughtful College Search

OCTOBER 17, 2022

But the idea of having to apply for admission has become the newest front in the debate about whether we need a new college admissions paradigm. Back in the summer I wrote a column suggesting that it may be time to re-think some of the conventions of the admissions process, many of which date back nearly a century.

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Solomon Admissions

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Understanding the BS/MD admissions process is crucial for high school students aiming for a direct path to medical school. At Solomon Admissions Consulting, the expert team, including Medical School and BS/MD… The post Navigating the BS/MD Application Process appeared first on Solomon Admissions Consulting.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Over the years, I have tried to shine a light on what people often misunderstand in the college admission experience. I’m sure if I thought hard enough I could come up with other verbs starting with ex and how admission issues are connected.) Students see the application as a form. Colleges post jobs for “application readers.”

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

JANUARY 4, 2024

I’ll likely get to the forecasting and unapologetic optimism in a few weeks, but unfortunately this year started the way they all have in college admission — with most nationally known and high-demand colleges posting January 1 deadlines. And the truth is it is all avoidable.

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Solomon Admissions

MARCH 22, 2024

You can browse the internet all day to find ways to strengthen your college application profile, but what about things NOT to do?

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College Success

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

When it comes to college admissions in the U.S., Many colleges and universities, especially selective ones, embrace a holistic admissions approach, considering a wide range of factors to evaluate applicants. The post Understanding Holistic Admissions appeared first on Kate Sonnenberg College Admissions Success.

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Many students, whether still in high school or post-grad, come to Top Tier Admissions with the goal of attending medical school. The key to getting into medical school starts with the AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service), a centralized application system managed by the AAMC ( American Association of Medical Colleges ).

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Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Expert

JULY 18, 2024

It is hard to believe that the 2024-2025 boarding school admissions season is here! It’s important to note that this admissions cycle (2024-2025) will be hypercompetitive (domestic applications are expected to increase). Dr. Lowe specializes in providing exclusive concierge-type admissions advisory services for U.S.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 2, 2024

As we enter the new year, we know there are seniors still navigating the labyrinth of college applications. For those who simply need more time, we have good news: there are a handful of colleges that offer late application deadlines. If you’re waiting on SAT or ACT scores, late application deadlines can be a lifeline.

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