Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 3, 2024

Junior year, each student writes a research paper under the direction of a faculty advisor on the topic of their choosing then, at the end of junior year, concentrators propose a provisional thesis topic, which they then write senior year. Future Classicists might be particularly interested in one-on-one tutoring for the AP Latin exam.

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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Christina is now opening her schedule for initial consultations with juniors, and the team is booking test prep sophomore and junior students for late fall and winter. Many students will prep 3-4 months ahead of the first test and take two or three tests. Are summer programs worth my while?

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 7, 2024

Seeing as students at this level are already preparing themselves for a STEM-based field and possibly career, taking both classes sequentially will help narrow down their interest in Math and Science to a specific major or concentration.

Concentration 52

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 8, 2024

It’s advisable to give yourself at least three months between starting to study for the LSAT and taking your first official test. A thorough test prep plan will likely include at least 250 total hours of preparation. How can I prepare for the LSAT? The region becomes a much more important consideration here.

Applications 52

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

That eliminates B, but what I really want you to concentrate on here is the phrase “of leeches you say … insides”. Example: The number of leeches you say it’ll take to get the “bad blood out of my insides” are beside the point; I am pretty uncomfortable with any leeches on my body as part of a medical treatment.

SAT 52

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Admissions Mom

JUNE 22, 2023

Some students find room for many activities; others prefer to concentrate on just a few. Either way, the test for any extracurricular should be whether it makes you happy—whether it feels right for you. College is not a costume party; you’re not supposed to come dressed as someone else.

Admissions 52

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Creating a study schedule is the single most important piece of the MCAT puzzle that you will complete at the beginning of your test prep as it serves as a roadmap, friend, and accountability tracker throughout your entire MCAT journey. The following tips from our tutors can drastically increase your productivity.

Concentration 52

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Admissions Mom

JANUARY 30, 2024

Some students find room for many activities; others prefer to concentrate on just a few. Either way, the test for any extracurricular should be whether it makes you happy — whether it feels right for you. Colleges want to see that you have a life beyond school work and test prep. If you maintain a blog, that counts too.

Extracurricular 52

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Caution: this is rarely the right path for students who find there are significant content areas they are learning for the first time. As mentioned above, the “learning” portion of this work takes the most time, so the more content you need to learn from scratch, the longer it will take (and the less likely this model of self-study will bear fruit).

SAT 52

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Admissions Mom

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Some students find room for many activities; others prefer to concentrate on just a few. Either way, the test for any extracurricular should be whether it makes you happy — whether it feels right for you. Colleges want to see that you have a life beyond school work and test prep. If you maintain a blog, that counts too.

Extracurricular 52

Extracurricular Test Prep Applications High School 52

Admissions Mom

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Keep in mind that basically anything that you do outside of classwork, homework, and test prep is considered an activity. Some students find room for many activities; others prefer to concentrate on just a few. Either way, the test for any extracurricular should be whether it makes you happy—whether it feels right for you.

Applications 52

Applications Internship Extracurricular Test Prep 52

College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

I intend to make this change through the fields of political science and sociology with a concentration in public policy. I plan to become a catalyst for grand modifications to policy and positively transform the relationship between legislation and societal implications that directly affect my community.

Applications 52

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JUNE 9, 2023

Financial obstacles Major financial obstacles related to circumstances such as a parent’s unemployment, food insecurity, and homelessness can have a huge impact on your education, from access to extracurricular activities and test prep materials to the amount of time available to complete homework and study for exams.

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