We co-hosted a webinar providing tips for high school students and their parents regarding the college application process and the fate of standardized testing.
Creating Your Roadmap to Success: Extracurriculars + College Prep During Covid
Expert Admissions co-hosted a webinar entitled, “Creating Your Roadmap to Success: Extracurriculars + College Prep During Covid.” The webinar provided tips for high school students and their parents regarding extracurricular activities and the college application process. Here are the highlights: After an application makes it beyond the initial academic review, college admissions officers still have […]
College Admissions + Testing Updates for Fall 2020
Expert Admissions co-hosted a webinar entitled, “College Admissions + Testing Updates for Fall 2020.” The webinar provided tips for families of high school students embarking on the college application process as well as advice on standardized testing. The following updates and highlights were shared regarding to standardized testing: Students have been able to take the […]
Tips for Choosing a Personal Statement Topic
Whether you apply to college using the Common Application, Universal College Application, or individual institutional applications, you will most likely need to write a 400-650 word college essay or personal statement. The prompts for these essays are intentionally broad and open-ended to make it easier for you to find a topic that is personally meaningful. […]
Essay Idea Brainstorming
It’s September, and the fall semester is starting up. This means it’s time to dig into your college application essays. Before you start writing, however, you should probably do some reflecting and brainstorming. Putting some work in before you write will allow you to spend less time figuring out what you want to say, and […]
When to Begin Working on your College Essay
The college essay, or personal statement, is one of the most important elements of the college application process. As a result, rising seniors may be wondering about when they should begin working on their essays. It’s best to wait until later this summer, or at least until you’ve completed your summer program or experience, to […]
Common Application Essay Prompts 2017-2018
While it’s still early to be thinking about writing your college application essays for next year’s application cycle, the Common Application has already announced their essay topics for 2017-2018. Though it’s nice to have this information now, it’s too early to start your essays. A lot can happen between now and when the Common App […]
New Common Application Essay Questions for 2013-2014
Every year, the Common Application updates its application for the next admissions cycle. The changes are usually minor, but for the upcoming 2013-2014 cycle, a more significant update is in the works. This coming year, in addition to other changes that are yet to be announced, college applicants will have entirely new essay prompts and […]
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