Dr. Liz Doe Stone is CEO of Top Tier Admissions, a premier college admissions consulting firm serving families worldwide. A graduate of Dartmouth College and a Fulbright research grant recipient, she earned her PhD in art history from the University of Virginia, where she received its top teaching award. With two decades of experience in education, she brings deep insight into the evolving admissions process and the pressures facing students today. Liz writes about college admissions trends and the shifting landscape of higher education, with an eye toward how families can navigate this high-stakes process with clarity, calm, and intention. Follow Liz for insights at the intersection of education, business leadership and teen well-being.