Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

It’s September, and you know what that means: the leaves are changing, the school year is beginning, and the U.S. News and World Report has released its annual Best College Rankings. While these rankings have frequently drawn criticism and complaint, students still turn to them for guidance and colleges are quick to trumpet top positions on the list.

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Niche

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

When the Smith family enrolled their children — Emma in 4th grade and Jackson in 7th grade — at a prestigious independent school, they were filled with excitement and optimism. The admissions process had been smooth, and the personalized attention they received left a strong impression. The thoughtful conversations with the admissions director, the warm welcome at the new family orientation and the school’s focus on creating a close-knit community made them confident they had made the righ

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Brandeis University , located in the Greater Boston area, is known for its strong academics , strong need-based financial aid ( even for international students ), and inclusive community. With the middle 50% of admitted Brandeis students achieving a 1410-1510 SAT composite score or a 31-34 ACT composite score, admissions are competitive. Brandeis’ accomplished alumni include Angela Davis, Michael Horowitz, Thomas Friedman, and Debra Messing.

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Until recently, you couldn’t get deferred by USC. They only recently introduced an early action option. However, since 2023, The University of Southern California (aka USC) has started deferring students from their EA round to the RD round. Since it is such a new program, they are still figuring it out, and the rules have changed since last year. If you have been deferred from USC, don’t worry; we are going to walk you through it.

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College Transitions

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Going undefeated in college football is an incredibly challenging feat, especially in the modern era. Teams must win 13, 14, or even 15 consecutive games, consistently performing at a high level despite injuries, challenging opponents, and inclement weather. Yet, remarkably, nearly every year there’s an undefeated team. It might sound surprising, but it’s true!

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Caltech Admissions

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to conduct an off-campus SURF in the Fuller Lab at Stanford. Past research has shown that Bam (Bag of marbles) is required for the switch from proliferating spermatogonia to differentiating spermatocytes, and Bam’s main role is to block expression from HOW (Held Out Wings). By blocking the expression of HOW, Bam enables spermatogonia to end mitosis and switch to meiosis and differentiate.

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College Transitions

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Brain Breaks for High School Students – Decades of research show that taking breaks is beneficial for the brain. It’s specifically important for those brains that are still developing. High school students benefit tremendously from brief, regular breaks in demands on their concentration—and there’s a ton of science to back this up.

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