Extracurricular Activities Archives

How to Fill Out the Common App Honors Section

How to fill out the Common App Honors Section.

How to Gain Leadership Experience in High School

How to gain leadership experience as a high school student.

Questions to Ask Yourself Before Filling Out the Common App Activities List

Questions to ask yourself as you fill out the Common App activities list

For Seniors: Exploring Student Organizations and Activities at Your College

Advice for high school seniors on learning about student clubs and organizations at their college.

The Difference Between Boston College and Boston University

The difference between Boston College and Boston University.

Planning Ahead: Maximizing Academic and Extracurricular Impact

Expert Admissions hosted a webinar with former Princeton admissions officer Tova Meyer and former Harvard admissions officer Jacob Hansen. We answered questions about what classes to take, making a testing plan, showing impact through extracurriculars, and more.

Finishing up Junior Year Strong

Advice for high school juniors for the final weeks of 11th grade.

Getting to Know Your College Before You Go

You’ve been accepted to a school you’re really excited about, and you’ve said “yes” to their offer of admission. Congratulations! Beyond rocking a sweatshirt or daydreaming about finally arriving on campus in the fall, how else can you get to know your college before you go?