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Welcome to September!  The evenings are getting crisper, there’s a hint of fall in the air, and a new school year is underway. September is a natural moment for students to look ahead, whether they’re exploring the academic interests that might shape a future major or, for seniors, putting the finishing touches on college applications. This month, we’re sharing guidance for both: how to explore majors and careers without closing doors too early, and an inside look at how thoughtful strategy can help students bring their strongest applications forward. Here’s to a wonderful start to the school year!

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SEP 9 How to Write the College Essay Wednesday · 8:00 PM ET Register now → SEP 22 Building the College List Tuesday · 8:00 PM ET Register now →

FROM THE BLOG The Top Tier Perspective

College Admissions Insight Choosing a Major Without Closing Doors: Lessons from Our Wanderlust Careers Webinar Counselor Feature Inside Personal Application Boot Camp®: A Q&A with Senior Private Counselor Dr. Eliza Fox College Application Insight Princeton Supplemental Essays 2026-2027

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Four days, one-on-one with a senior counselor. Your student finishes essays, activity lists, and application strategy — before deadlines take over the fall. Reserve Your Seat Scheduled around your family.

COUNSELOR SPOTLIGHT Julia Spaht

"I love connecting with students, learning their interests, and helping them build confidence and achieve their dreams." Senior Counselor, Top Tier Admissions A veteran teacher, advisor, and admissions counselor, Julia has spent more than 15 years helping students realize their full potential — as an English and Art History teacher, Writing Center Director, Director of Admissions, and admissions committee member before moving into college counseling. JULIA'S STUDENTS HAVE BEEN ADMITTED TO Princeton · UPenn · Cornell · Dartmouth · Northwestern · Johns Hopkins · Georgetown · Duke · Rice · USC · Tulane · Georgia Tech · UNC-Chapel Hill · UT-Austin RECENTLY IN TOWN & COUNTRY Julia was featured in Town & Country's look at the Bama Rush effect — how Southern flagships became national destinations. Read the article →

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About Top Tier Admissions Top Tier Admissions provides families with a personalized strategy to gain a competitive edge for elite college admissions. As the longest tenured company in the admissions counseling arena, we offer the highest quality counseling on the market, with unlimited one-on-one service by senior-level counselors and access to our highly experienced veteran team. Our innovative and trademarked Application Boot Camp® program has been internationally acclaimed for two decades.