Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 26, 2022

As more families turn to private counselors for advice on application strategies and essays, we often hear students asking us if they still need to develop a relationship with their high school counselor at school for the purpose of college admissions. Recommendation Letters. College Admissions Private Counseling.

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Admissions Mom

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Hello Admissions Family, It may not feel like fall here in Texas, but to me, Labor Day is the real beginning of the season. As we enter the early fall, the mid-admissions-season stretch here in the admissions journey, I wanted to check in with a few reminders. Send them a “brag sheet” or “cheat sheet” if you haven’t already.

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StandOut College Prep

MARCH 9, 2023

Also necessary, build relationships with the admissions officer who will be reading your application. But like them, you may be unsure about why it’s crucial to get to know your admissions officer. This post will share more details about who an admissions officer is, what they do, and why you should partner with them.

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StandOut College Prep

MARCH 31, 2023

Admissions officers want to see that you are genuinely interested in attending their institution and that you have taken the time to research and learn about the school. Demonstrating interest can be a critical factor in college admissions decisions. Why does demonstrated interest matter in college admissions?

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Discovery College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

But, colleges consider other factors too, such as letters of recommendation, test scores, essays and demonstrated interest (DI). Not all colleges track DI, but if you’re applying to one that does, you need to understand what it means. supplemental essay prompt asked by many colleges.

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Admissions Mom

JUNE 22, 2023

Junior year is where your college admissions journey starts for real. If you are new to admissions, no matter where you are in high school, start reading here from the beginning. Be sure to take some time completely off from school and college admissions stuff. Here’s how I suggest you tackle this list.

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 11, 2024

Colleges understand all of this and generally give you a little leeway when it comes to your grades in 9th grade. Really important note: In terms of second semester senior grades, colleges check these out to make sure you’ve kept things up after getting admitted. And believe us, it happens. And it’s as disappointing as you think.

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