Academic Advice Archives

Waitlisted? What’s Next?

If you’ve been waitlisted, here’s what you need to know and what you should do next.

Advice for Transfer Students

Advice for college students planning to transfer.

Admissions & Testing: Fall 2022 Admissions Insights & A Look Ahead

Expert Admissions hosted a webinar to discuss the 2022-23 college application cycle.

Managing Senioritis

“Senioritis” — that all-too-common decline in motivation during senior year of high school — may not be a real disease, but it can have serious consequences.

Transfer Admissions: In Conversation with NYU and University of Miami

Expert Admissions hosted a webinar to discuss transfer admissions.

How Colleges Evaluate Transcripts

Learn how colleges evaluate your high school transcript — from GPA to course load and grade trends.

Applying to STEM and Pre-Med Majors: What You Need to Know

Here are some things to keep in mind as you start off on your path toward applying to a college STEM or pre-med program.

For Parents: Balancing Application Season

With some careful planning and support, your family can balance college application season with the rest of life.