College Essay Archives

Community Service and College Admissions

Learn about the role community service plays in your college applications.

Common App Essay Prompts 2026-2027

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

This Week in College Admissions – 12/5/25

Get caught up on the latest news in college admissions.

This Week in College Admissions – 10/10/25

Get caught up on the latest news in college admissions.

Which UC Personal Insight Questions Should You Answer?

Questions to ask yourself before writing UC Personal Insight Questions

Do I Need to Know My Major?

College applications often ask students to choose a major or academic area of interest. Even if you’re undecided, there are ways to convey your academic motivation to colleges.

Guide to Colleges with Their Own Application Systems

Advice on colleges with their own application systems.

UMichigan Director of Admissions – Ross School of Business

Expert Admissions hosted a webinar with Blaire Moody Rideout, the Director of Admissions for Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. We answered questions about what makes a strong Ross application, the new Early Decision option, the new Integrated Business and Engineering program, and more.