Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 19, 2024

As you gear up for May AP exams , now is the time to take ownership of your AP prep. Your AP scores are not just a way to place into advanced coursework or test out of requirements in college, they are also a pivotal asset in college admissions. You’re not alone. is crucial to score points on both sections!

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 17, 2024

When you start 9th grade, college still seems like it’s an eternity away. But, as soon as you walk into your first class of freshman year, your path to getting into college starts. Every grade counts towards your GPA, and you have no excuse not to get involved with clubs or access resources your school has to offer.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 3, 2024

Have you memorized every word of The Gladiator ? Are you fascinated by Greek mythology? Do you dream of summer excavations in Italy or Greece? As a Classics major, you will have the opportunity to dive into a rigorous study of the ancient Mediterranean world through language, literature, art, and archaeology.

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DC College Counseling

APRIL 13, 2023

Every year, we get lots of questions from families about AP course selections. So we decided to answer your most popular inquiries on the blog today. What are the benefits of an AP class? There are many advantages to taking an Advanced Placement course. Are there any drawbacks to taking an AP course?

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 12, 2024

It has always been a top school, but over the last few years, it has exploded in popularity, which makes sense. So, if you are considering applying to Vanderbilt, being a top candidate has never been more important. So, if you are considering applying to Vanderbilt, being a top candidate has never been more important.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 7, 2024

Plus, their aid meets 100%of demonstrated financial need (regardless of citizenship status), which we love. So, if you hope to get into Yale, you need to make sure you are a top candidate. But how can you do that? We’re so glad you asked. They want to see advanced classes on your transcript.

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College Essay Guy

JANUARY 13, 2023

You want to know the easiest AP classes because you want an A+ on your transcript and a 5 on the AP exam. So, what are the easiest AP classes? But you can look at data on AP exam pass rates, student reviews, and a few subjective factors to determine which might be the easiest AP classes for you.

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DC College Counseling

JUNE 8, 2023

There’s good news in store for math lovers and even reluctant math learners: this coming fall, AP Precalculus will make its debut! Today, we’re going to tell you all about this new class and explain why it could be a great addition to your schedule next year. Why was AP Precalculus Created? Sorry, stats lovers.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

If you're proactive and implement the advice below, you should be able to confidently fill out your applications knowing that you took the time to build a narrative that will help your application readers understand what you bring to their program. Which classes should you be taking?

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SSA Online College Prep

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Taking the PSAT is a great way to get used to standardized testing before the SAT! Plan classes for next semester or year that will demonstrate to colleges that you work hard and challenge yourself. Research colleges and programs that might interest you! Look for a summer job or class !

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 3, 2024

Wesleyan is an impressive school, and you might wonder, “How hard is it to get in?” So, it is competitive, but if you are a good candidate, you have a great shot. To be a good Wesleyan candidate, you have to do a few things, which is exactly what we want to break down today. Could you push yourself to be?

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 23, 2024

The school has many unique offerings, such as a calendar with four 10-week sessions each year, creating flexibility for students to take on work, internships, vacations, and study abroad opportunities on their own schedule. While no one is guaranteed a spot, there are things that you can do to help your chances as an applicant.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Taking IB vs AP classes? All important questions in the life of a high school student, but here we’re only going to help you tackle that last one. Whatever you decide between IB classes and AP classes , you’ll benefit from the ways these courses challenge you to think about the world.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 25, 2023

First off, we hope you are in the right place. This blog is about how to get into Trinity College in Connecticut. For the class of 2026, Trinity had about a 36% acceptance rate and a 54% acceptance rate for Early Decision applications. If you hope to go to Trinity, you might ask yourself, “Sounds great, but can I get in?”

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MARCH 9, 2024

Groggily, I drug myself downstairs and fed the cat — which is better than feeding myself and drugging the cat, I suppose. (My I mean…you never know. I rent a car and pull up to the exit booth. “Ummm… do you have a map?” “No, Sweetie. “No, Where are you going?” “Charlottesville.” “Ok. Answer: No.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

But if you want your transcript to stand out to college admissions officers, AP classes are definitely a good idea. Of course, that's only true if you take AP classes that you can get good grades in. But what are AP classes? Are they the same as college classes? Sound good?

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College Essay Guy

JANUARY 24, 2023

You know what those words have in common? So, when you ask, “What are the hardest AP classes?” we have to be honest and give you what might seem like a boring answer: it depends. What’s challenging for you might be a piece of cake for your classmate. AP Art & Design: 2-D 86.6% AP Art History 61.5%

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Named for Alexander Hamilton, you know, the “not giving up my shot” guy, the college is a quintessential Northeastern small school. Impressively, 72% of their classes have fewer than 19 students, and 28% have fewer than 9. Hamilton also meets their students' total demonstrated financial need, which is pretty awesome.

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CTK College Coach

MAY 24, 2023

If you are going to be a junior next school year (Class of 2025), you are in the trial year for the new digital SAT because the College Board announced last year that it would be moving the SAT to a digital, adaptive format for spring 2024. When Does the New SAT Format Take Effect? How to time WHEN to take the SAT/ACT? —

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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. You may it impersonal– I call it efficient. Regardless, if you are a senior, or you are currently supporting one, I hope you will READ ON! You were shocked?

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 31, 2024

If you are dreaming of joining the Big Red community, you might be asking yourself, “Can I get into Cornell?” If you are serious about going to Cornell, you have to be a great candidate. Have you challenged yourself in the curriculum and opportunities available to you? You should meet all of these.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Their acceptance rate for the Class of 2027 was only 7%. The Class of 2026 had a record-breaking applicant pool with the “largest and most competitive applicant pool in Colby’s history,”… and they received about 900 more applications for C’27, breaking the previous year’s record. We’re glad you asked; let’s break it down.

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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 13, 2023

You may want to consider academic priorities but also volunteering, family, and more. While you’re thinking about what’s most important to you, it may also be helpful to consider what colleges prioritize. Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! So how can you decide what is most important for you?

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Peterson's Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Taking AP courses in high school are a great way to earn college credit, boost your GPA, and save money while going to college. However, choosing which AP courses to take can be a tough decision, especially if you’re trying to decide between AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC. What is AP Calculus AB?

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Let’s be honest … there are a lot of things about the college application process that are confusing (that’s why you have US)! After all, these are YOUR grades and YOUR transcripts, so there is no reason for you to be in the dark about any of this. So you might have seen something like a 3.5 Ready to figure all of this out?

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Strategic College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This blog is focused on giving students a successful “back-to-school” game plan and strategy so that students will be able to follow a game plan that is aligned with what college admission officers look for in a successful college admissions applicant. There are standard courses , honors coursework , and AP and IB coursework.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Are you dreaming of going to Amherst? If you are looking for rigorous small schools on the East Coast, Amherst is probably high on your list. However, you might be asking yourself, can I get in? Amherst is also a diverse campus; 50% of domestic students for the class of 2027 are students of color. It’s a great school.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Bowdoin is part of the Colby-Bates-Bowdoin Consortium, an athletic conference and interlibrary exchange with Bates College and Colby College (you probably called that one,) sometimes also called the “Maine Big Three.” For the Class of 2027, the acceptance rate was only 8%. Think Honors, IB, or AP level. Let’s talk about it.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

So low, you might ask yourself, “Can I even get into Bates?” It’s a good question and one that we want to help you answer by breaking down the ins and outs of how to get into Bates College. These are how you will be evaluated. Some of these factors you cannot change. And you should when applying to competitive schools.

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SSA Online College Prep

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Show that you are curious and willing to take on a challenge! Think about how you will grow at Stanford! Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! For the class of 2026, only 2075 students were admitted from 56,378 total applications. Do you enjoy playing basketball? Is Stanford your dream school?

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

They actually tell you. They tell other people, who try to tell you. And we’ll help you understand how and where they do. Since they maybe don’t do a great job of telling you that they tell you.) High school class rank 183 5.5 Subject test scores (AP, IB) 185 1.1 High school class rank 183 5.5

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College in 321

APRIL 5, 2022

Rather watch our College in 3-2-1 YouTube blog video on this topic? If you like the video, please give us a like! For brevity, we will use “AP” to represent the process for each type of possible college credit in this blog. . Determine if there is a maximum number of AP credits/courses a college will accept.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

If you’re hoping to major in psychology, you don’t have to sit around and wait until college to dive right into dream analysis and criminology. Read We’ll always start by suggesting you go on a book haul because the easiest way to broaden your knowledge of a subject is to read its prominent literature.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

You may be wondering: Does the PSAT matter for college admissions? When and where do students typically take the PSAT? Want to know exactly what it takes to get into America’s most selective colleges? In the meantime, please let us know how we can help you crack the college admissions code. What’s a good PSAT score?

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HelloCollege

MAY 12, 2023

If you’re a student applying to college, you might be wondering what high school class rank is and how it affects the college admissions process. While grades, extracurriculars, and test scores definitely hold a lot of weight in any admissions decision, class rank is also factored in. What Is Class Rank in High School?

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

You’re applying to college and you want to make sure that your college applications stand out among all of the rest. You want to be seen as the colorful bird you are, and avoid being blending in among the flock. But maybe how exactly you do that feels a little … nebulous. Would you thrive, or merely survive?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JANUARY 3, 2023

This post will break down Stanford’s application requirements so you can optimize your application for Stanford. However, Stanford is only need-blind for domestic applicants , which includes U.S. Stanford takes a holistic admissions approach. This approach takes into account the full picture of your high school experience.

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