CollegeVine Expert FAQ

I'm trying to plan out my high school journey. Does anyone know which of my high school years will be most looked at by colleges? I've heard junior year is pretty important but I'm not sure. Any insig …

Hey there! I'm a junior in high school currently looking at more clubs to join. I was wondering, what types of extracurriculars do colleges tend to value the most in their applicants?

Hi there! I'm starting to look into different colleges, and I'm curious about general admissions requirements. What courses do most insist that you take during high school, if any? Are there typical p …

Doing some early shopping prep for uni and wondering, what do you guys reckon is the most vital stuff to bring to college as a freshman? Are we talking more practical things like bedding and appliance …

Okay, so for those of you in college, what do you miss most from home or high school? Is it familiarity? Less stress? Family and friends? I'm just trying to mentally prep for all the changes ahead.

I'm curious about what people tend to miss the most once they've left the college bubble. Is it the friends, the routines, the resources? I know it's a while off for me, but just interested in knowing …

I'm on track to potentially get an early offer for my sporting achievements. I'm kind of curious, what usually happens with college athletes who get accepted on early offers?

Hey everyone, I was wondering about what sort of future you can expect by being a major college football player. I'm not expecting to go pro or anything, but what's the most common path taken?

Hi everyone, I'm considering majoring in business, and I'm curious about what students like most about their College of Business. Is it the professors, the curriculum, networking opportunities, intern …

So let's talk about Summer B. What do most people actually do during this time in college? Some of my friends are planning internships, while others are just chilling. What's the usual plan here?

For all the basketball fans out there, do you know which college teams have the most basketball championships? Is it a point of pride for the entire school, not just sports fans?

A bit unsure about the whole pre-law thing. What do most law students actually study in college? I'm assuming there's a lot of law courses, but what else?

Hi guys, looking into becoming a lawyer here. Just wondering what most lawyers usually major in during college. I know pre-law is an option, but is that the most common?

Here's a question for my fellow sports enthusiast juniors, which colleges have the most wins in basketball? How does a solid athletic program like that impact the student community or the classroom se …

Does anyone have any idea or data about what happens to the majority of college dropouts? I've been debating taking a gap year and this information might help me think through my options. Thanks!

I'm currently doing a research assignment on higher education and its advantages, and I'm supposed to identify the group that benefits the most from obtaining a degree. Could anyone provide any data o …

I'm seriously considering a career in animation, especially at a powerhouse like Pixar. I'm wondering if anyone knows which college most of their animators attended, particularly for graphic design? P …

Hey, I'm a bit confused about the whole GPA system. What kind of scale do most colleges tend to use? Is it the same 4.0 scale we use in high school, or something different?

Hey all, I've been hearing different things and just wanted to get some clarification. When colleges are looking at your GPA, is it the overall one that matters most or the specific subject GPA? Or do …

Hey everyone! I'm really interested in a career with the FBI, so I'm curious: what do most people who end up as FBI agents major in during college? I've heard criminal justice is common, but are there …