High School Sophomores Archives

How to Gain Leadership Experience in High School

How to gain leadership experience as a high school student.

Choosing Reach, Target, and Safer Schools

Advice for building your college list.

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.

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.

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.