Admissions 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.

Common App Essay Prompts 2026-2027

The list of prompts for the 2026-2027 Common App essay

Admissions and Testing Update: Winter 2026

Expert Admissions hosted a webinar with Dr. Bari Norman, our Co-founder and Head Counselor, and Sasha DeWind, Executive Director of Tutor Associates. We discussed recent admissions trends, testing strategy and pacing, expectations for extracurricular involvement, and more.

Creative Project Ideas for the Summer

Our guide to creative project ideas for the summer.

Everything You Need To Know About Taking A Gap Year

Everything you need to know if you’re thinking about taking a gap year.

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.

Questions to Ask Your Guidance Counselor

Questions to ask your guidance counselor.