Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 4, 2024

I recently hosted Top Tier Admissions’ “Ask Me Anything” webinar, where we dove deep into the importance of having a solid early admissions strategy and all the perks that come with it. It was an open floor, where parents and students could literally ask me anything about the college admissions process.

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Enrollment Catalyst

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Join us in Orlando on January 24-26, 2024, for A Deep Dive into the Admissions Process. Admission is the engine room of enrollment, and you want to make sure your team is firing on all cylinders. The post January 24-26: A Deep Dive Into the Admissions Process appeared first on Enrollment Catalyst. Click now to register.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

APRIL 15, 2023

Apparently, months ago when I agreed to these programs and presentations, I either did not realize they were all bunched together, or I forgot that April in Admissions Land is chaos. In many cases they do have nine admission lives, and honestly, have you seen what they eat? I have been overcommitted in the last few weeks.

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

What are you doing in your role to positively affect the admissions process? In today’s rapidly evolving higher education landscape, university leaders must recognize the pivotal role of efficient admissions processes in securing and maintaining competitive advantage. Who makes admissions decisions? Where do you start?

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Ivy Central

JUNE 5, 2023

Cornell University, renowned for its academic excellence and commitment to shaping future leaders, has witnessed a remarkable shift in its admissions landscape in recent years. Looking ahead to the Class of 2027, Cornell experienced a surge in applications, with an astounding 68,000 students vying for admission.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 5, 2023

Cornell University, renowned for its academic excellence and commitment to shaping future leaders, has witnessed a remarkable shift in its admissions landscape in recent years. Looking ahead to the Class of 2027, Cornell experienced a surge in applications, with an astounding 68,000 students vying for admission.

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College Essay Guy

APRIL 23, 2024

A lot of students and families fundamentally misunderstand college admissions. But I want to help you understand, based on many years of experience on both sides of the admissions process, how the applicant evaluation process really works. TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) College admissions as identification of future potential?

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

An admission committee is a group of professionals tasked with evaluating student applications. Admission committees consist of admissions officers and sometimes faculty members, particularly at Ivy League schools, who collectively decide which students are accepted. ” How Long Do Admissions Officers Read Applications?

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Ivy Central

JUNE 20, 2023

As the admission process becomes increasingly competitive, gaining insights into the acceptance rates and application statistics of top universities like UPenn can provide valuable information for aspiring students. The Early Decision/Action acceptance rate stood at 15.63%, with 1,218 applicants successfully securing admission out of 7,795.

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HelloCollege

JULY 11, 2024

A college admissions consultant can be the make-or-break factor in gaining acceptances, unlocking financial opportunities, and making the entire process less stressful. What is a College Admission Consultant? A college admissions consultant is your personal guide through the college application journey.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 26, 2023

Our mission at Top Tier Admissions is to provide comprehensive support, guidance, and resources to students and families navigating the college admissions process. How do you bring your experience working as Assistant Director of Admissions at Cornell University to your private counseling students?

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Koodoos Learning

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

For this reason, each statement an admissions team member reads is uniquely different from any other, as it should be. Here’s a list of do’s and don’ts to follow when writing your college admissions essays based on my time as an admissions reader: Do's. Use present tense when possible.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Every year we hear stories from students who say they were discouraged from applying to schools ranked below number X; or decided only to apply to schools within the Top 10 in a particular field; or were pressured to ultimately choose the highest ranked school from which they received on offer of admission. Sound ridiculous?

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Ivy College Essay

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The College Admissions Activity List: Your college admissions activity list is a crucial component of your college application — especially if you’re applying for the Ivy League. In this article, I’ll guide you through the process of crafting an effective college admissions activity list.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

They feel beholden to inscrutable college admissions officers or the expectations of their peers and parents. The college admissions process is one of the biggest sources of stress for high school students and their families. That’s where college admissions consultants come in. If so, see what makes Spark Admissions different.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 1, 2023

What is legacy admissions? Legacy admissions is a policy that grants preferences to the children of alumni. In addition, legacy admissions is a sort of business strategy. apply for admission. The policy has been particularly important in the Ivy League and other elite, private schools.

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Spark Admissions

MAY 30, 2023

Every year, college admission rates seem to get lower. This might be expected at Ivy League schools like Harvard University, Yale University, and Brown University, whose admission rates have dropped to record lows in recent years. But the trend is widespread at selective schools. News and World Report.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MAY 27, 2024

I love the experience because graduations bring together family, present an opportunity for shared celebration of accomplishments, up our nation’s smile: frown ratio, and simultaneously facilitate both healthy reflection and warranted optimism about the future. Expect the Unexpected College Admission is not Fair. Of course not.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

You know the drill—college admissions aren’t just about the grades and the test scores anymore. In fact, according to the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), 44% of colleges consider extracurricular activities as a significant factor in their admissions decisions.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Re-upping this blog based on a few recent conversations with college and neighborhood friends who have kids in the admission process right now. He told me that after watching his older son go through the admission process he has been telling his current high school senior who is applying to colleges to be prepared to hear “no.”

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Somewhere amidst the generally controlled chaos, Elizabeth opened presents from her friends, which I discovered based on the strewn pieces of wrapping paper and gift receipts I found in corners of the living room the next day. “So, Lots of admission decisions have recently come out, or soon will be in the weeks and months ahead.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 27, 2023

In August 2020, I wrote a post called “ Grad School Admissions Changes Due to Covid-19.” Since then, graduate school admissions has changed dramatically. Given the admissions and enrollment trends we track here at Top Tier Admissions, we’re able to gauge how things are changing year over year in admissions.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

“We asked 100 people what the most important letters in college admission are…” In this case, I think the “number one answer on the board” would be GPA. As an admission dean/director, IPs influence the entire funnel – from prospects to enrolling students. Admission Decisions. Internet Protocol address? Uhh…no.

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Solomon Admissions

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A former college admissions officer weighs in on the fairness of the college admissions system. One of the things that keeps parents and students up late at night (and admissions consultants too!) is wondering whether the college admissions system is fair. A fair system?

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

JANUARY 10, 2023

In these settings, when I am talking to people I don’t know very well, I find they generally broach a few central topics with me- sports/running, my kids/their school, and college/college admission- not always in that order. . Admission as Stereogram . Try a few for yourself here. . Like a stereogram, look into what you see.

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Top Tier Admissions

AUGUST 14, 2023

Applying early admission is one of the most strategic moves you can make in seeking admission to a competitive college. Simply put, admissions rates are notably higher for early applicants who are in range, meaning that some students admitted in the early round would not be if they had waited for subsequent admissions rounds.

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Parry College Counseling: College Admissions Blog

JULY 1, 2024

Unfortunately, universities have not been very transparent with this pivot to increased major consideration, leaving students and families confused by admission results or frustrated with limitations on changing majors once enrolled. I’m talking larger universities – UW, University of California system, etc.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 23, 2023

At Top Tier Admissions, we believe in supporting the whole student. In our new blog series, we are providing the TTA community with resources on the critical intersection of mental health and college admissions, diving deep into the challenges faced by students and their families during this pivotal phase of life.

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Solomon Admissions

MARCH 17, 2023

For anyone navigating the college application process for the first time, students and parents, the new vocabulary you are presented with is daunting enough, let alone tackling the applications themselves. Rolling Admissions – What is it? How Do I Find The Colleges That Offer Rolling Admissions? have also been received.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 17, 2023

College admissions interviews are an important element of the application process. However, there are several different types of college admissions interviews. With a bit of solid information, combined with some forethought and research, you’ll be able to nail the college admissions interview.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 30, 2023

Private college admissions counselors (like our stellar team at Top Tier Admissions ) work with students to maximize their options in the increasingly complex and competitive college admissions process. Most fundamentally, private college admissions counselors are advocates that serve as part of a student’s core support team.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Feel free to message me if you are a big Feb fan, but it’s going to take a lot to turn me on this one, because in college admission land it’s also mid-cycle. of the admission calendar. Wait ’til After February!) A few years ago, I wrote a blog entitled College Admission- What the Funnel?! February is like the “Newman!”

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Admissions.Blog

JULY 7, 2023

After almost twenty years working in the realm of college admissions, I’ve crossed paths with a lot of people (some well-meaning, some not so much) presenting themselves as august college admissions consultants.

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Berkeley² Academy

JULY 17, 2024

An academic resume should present everything you have been working hard on throughout high school to admissions officers in an easy-to-read format! Schedule a 1:1 meeting with one of our professional college admissions counselors, who will review your resume and offer feedback. Need help with your academic resume?

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Ivy College Essay

MAY 15, 2023

Top 5 College Admission Essay Books Crafting a compelling college admission essay is a critical aspect of the application process. To help you excel in this crucial task, I have compiled a list of the top five college admission essay books available to help you succeed.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 13, 2023

At Top Tier Admissions, we believe in supporting the whole student. In our new blog series, we are providing the TTA community with resources on the critical intersection of mental health and college admissions, diving deep into the challenges faced by students and their families during this pivotal phase of life.

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Admissions Mom

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

I specialize in college admissions essay writing, which means I have a ton to share with you. In a world where parents pay ridiculous sums of money to hire tutors to rewrite their kids’ college essays completely, admissions officers are hungry for honesty and authenticity. but don’t be sloppy. Avoid too much narrative.

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