Extracurricular Activities Archives

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.

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?

Community Service and College Admissions

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

Advice to Sophomores: How to Avoid Becoming Overwhelmed

High school sophomores: with spring break on the horizon, now is a good time to plan for some well-deserved rest and relaxation.

Personal Statements and Statements of Purpose for Applications: What You Need to Know

Find out how to craft a personal statement or statement of purpose you’ll be proud to submit.

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.