CollegeVine Expert FAQ

Hello! As someone passionate about American history, specifically the Civil War era, I am drawn to Gettysburg College for obvious reasons. I’m just wondering, are there other colleges out there known …

With some of my college options offering online courses or degrees, I'm trying to understand how online college experiences stack up against traditional on-campus life. Could anyone who's been through …

Rice University is high on my list because of its strong sense of collaboration, academic intensity, and unique residential college system. In case I need to round out my list, do you guys know any ot …

Can someone help me understand what admissions officers are actually looking for in a college essay? I'm kinda stressing because I want to write something that stands out but still sounds like 'me'. I …

Has anyone here taken PLTW courses, and can you tell me if colleges think they're of any real value? I'm trying to figure out if it's worth squeezing these STEM-focused classes into my schedule.

Hey everyone, just really need to know, how important is community service for college admissions? Like, do colleges actually care about the number of hours, the impact, or the type of service I do? I …

High school junior here! Kenyon is known for its writing program and I'm all about that life. Anyone know similarly vibed colleges that are strong in English/Literary studies? Need to expand my colleg …

I didn't take the SAT in my junior year... I know, I messed up. Is it too late for me to take it in my senior year? Any advice on making up for lost time and how colleges might view this? Feeling pret …

I’m starting to seriously look into potential colleges, and Fairfield University caught my eye because of its strong community feel and program offerings. Can anyone suggest colleges that have a simil …

Hello, I'm a junior narrowing down my college list, and I'm curious about liberal arts colleges. Do they offer Bachelor of Science degrees like larger universities do, or do they only provide Bachelor …

Oberlin seems to have a reputation for being very progressive and having an open-minded student body. Are there other colleges that are known for a similar culture? Looking to apply to schools where i …

The University of Richmond's small college vibe with strong academics and focus on leadership is appealing. Can anyone suggest small, perhaps more accessible colleges, that echo these qualities, parti …

Hey everyone! I'm just wondering if I can apply for financial aid after my freshman year of college. My family's financial situation has changed and I'm not sure if it's possible to apply for aid afte …

Hey guys! I've been checking out Colgate and I'm pretty interested in the close-knit community and strong liberal arts curriculum they offer. Can anyone recommend colleges that have a similar undergra …

Feels like I'm drowning in a sea of college brochures and websites. Juniors, seniors, any advice on how to research colleges effectively? Are there specific things I should look out for that can't be …

I'm dreaming of being part of a deeply intellectual and collaborative environment like Yale. The problem: Yale's a reach for everyone. Does anyone know of schools that have a similar academic ethos an …

Hey, I'm currently a junior looking into the college admissions process and I'm wondering when the deadlines for early decision applications usually are? Does it vary by college? If anyone can provide …

Hi everyone! I'm heading into my senior year of high school and I've heard that it can go by really fast. What tips do you guys have for managing the workload and making the most of senior year?

Hey everyone! I've been looking at colleges and really love the creative atmosphere at Emerson. I'm into writing and film, so I'm curious if there are other colleges with a similar focus on the arts a …

I recently got into researching the University of Delaware and really liked their program variety and campus life. Just curious if anyone knows schools that provide a similar experience but in a diffe …