High School Seniors Archives

Guide to Women’s Colleges

Learn more about the history and unique benefits of women’s colleges in the US.

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

Writing Thank You Letters and Following Up

Writing thank you letters and following up in the admissions process.

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.

For Parents: Making the Most of College Campus Visits

Advice for parents on making the most of college campus visits.

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.

Best Pre-College Summer Programs

As you’re imagining your summer, you might be considering applying to a pre-college summer program at a university or other institution. We discuss several pre-college summer programs that are currently still accepting applications for the summer of 2024.