CollegeVine Expert FAQ

Hey everyone! Lately, I've been seeing a lot of different rankings for Ivy League universities. How much weight should I give these rankings when deciding on where I would like to apply? Are there any …

Hey guys, I'm planning to take the ACT soon, but I'm wondering, how long does the test usually take? What's the breakdown of the time for each section? Thanks in advance.

Hello! I've been doing a bunch of community service, but I'm not sure how much is enough. What's a good number of service hours to have under my belt before applying to colleges? Are there any recomme …

Hey guys, I've been looking into UChicago and I'm curious—how hard is it actually to get into this school? What are some factors that could make a difference in my chances, like GPA, test scores, and …

I'm a junior in high school and I'm really passionate about the performing arts. I'd love to attend a college that has a strong performing arts program. Can anyone recommend some of the top colleges f …

Hey guys! My counselor recommended that I take either AP Micro or AP Macro Economics next year. I'm not sure which one to choose. Can anyone tell me which of the two is generally considered harder?

Hey guys, I was thinking about my future career, and I find the idea of being a college professor appealing. Can someone give me an idea of the education requirements to become one?

Hey y'all! I'm planning to apply to the University of Pittsburgh and I was wondering what kind of SAT score they usually expect from their applicants? I'd like to know if my current score is competiti …

Hi all, I'm looking for an online SAT prep course. Are there any highly recommended ones that you guys have found helpful? I'm open to both free and paid courses. Thanks!

Hey everyone. I've been trying to find the acceptance rate for Ohio Dominican University but couldn't find a solid answer online. Does anyone here know their current acceptance rate?

Hi, I'm really interested in applying to Michigan State. Can someone please tell me their current ACT requirements for admissions? Is there a certain range they typically consider for applicants? Than …

Hey guys, I just took the PSAT and I'm feeling a bit stressed. Is there any way I can predict my score based on how I think I did? Thanks!

I'm a sophomore and I'll be taking the PSAT in a few months. Can anyone share their top tips for how they studied, or any resources they found helpful to achieve a good score on the PSAT? Thanks in ad …

So I've been looking into Loyola University Chicago, and I'm really interested in applying. Does anyone know their admission rate in recent years?

Hi guys, I've heard some people say that the SAT has gotten easier over the years. Is this true? If so, how does it impact the way colleges consider our scores during the application process?

Hey everyone, I took the PSAT last month and I'm a bit anxious about my results. Does anyone know how long it usually takes for the results to come out?

I've just started studying for the ACT, and I'm curious to know what is the lowest ACT score possible? Is it a 1? Also, what would colleges consider as a 'low' ACT score?

Hey guys, I'm interested in applying to Indiana University Bloomington. Does anyone know their current SAT score requirements for admission? Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone! I'm really interested in becoming a medical doctor, and I wanted to know what kind of steps I need to take in high school and college to get there. Any advice or resources you could share …

Hey! I wanna challenge myself with some difficult equations to solve, maybe related to real-world problems or the college admissions process. Can someone recommend any problems or resources to find su …