CollegeVine Expert FAQ

Hello! I'm a junior and I want to make the most of my summer before senior year. What are some things I can do to prepare for college applications and improve my chances of getting accepted? Any sugge …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I've taken quite a few challenging AP courses during my high school years. However, I feel like my GPA isn't as high as it could be because of these classes. Will college …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior who's trying to decide whether to take the SAT or ACT. I've heard that some colleges prefer one test over the other, but I'm not sure if that's true. Can anyone here provide …

Hello collegevine, I'm a high school junior and I've taken several AP courses. I'm curious about how important AP exam scores are in the college admissions process. Do colleges place a lot of weight o …

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I'm trying to decide which standardized test to take - the SAT or the ACT. I'm not sure which one would be better for me. CollegeVine, can you give me some …

Hello! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm looking for some guidance on the college application process. What are the best resources you've found for advice and tips? I've heard of CollegeVine, but a …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior who's really into photography, and I'm thinking about submitting an arts supplement with my college applications. However, I don't plan on majoring in art. Is it still worth …

Hello everyone, I'm a junior and I'm a bit nervous about the prospect of college interviews. Can anyone who has gone through this process share what I can expect and any tips for making a good impress …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I've been considering taking a gap year before college. I'm not sure if it's the right choice for me, though. Can anyone share their experiences with gap years or any ad …

Hi there! I've been researching colleges, and I've come across the concept of demonstrated interest. I was wondering how much of a role this plays in the admissions process. Should I be visiting campu …

Hello! I have a few hobbies that I'm passionate about, but they're not directly related to my intended major. Should I still include them on my college application, or will admissions officers view th …

Hi there! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm not sure what I want to major in yet. Should I apply to colleges as an undecided major, or is it better to choose a major before applying? Will being und …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I've been taking a few AP classes this year. I'm curious if colleges really care about these classes, and whether they'll help me in the admissions process.

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior and I'm wondering if I can submit additional materials, like a portfolio or writing samples, with my college application. Is this allowed? Will it help my chance …

Hi all, I'm working on my college list and I'm worried that I might be applying to too many colleges. Is there a downside to applying to a large number of schools? How many colleges should I aim to ap …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior who's starting to look at the Common App, and I want to make sure I don't make any mistakes that could hurt my chances of admission. What are some common errors or pitfalls …

Hello everyone, I'm a junior and I've been wondering how important SAT/ACT scores are in the college admissions process. I've taken both tests, but my scores aren't as high as I'd like them to be. Sho …

Hello everyone, I'm a junior and I've been homeschooled throughout my high school years. How do colleges view homeschoolers in the admissions process, and are there any specific things I should emphas …

I'll be honest, my GPA is not the best but I really want to get into a decent college. Is it still possible for me to get into a good college with a low GPA? What can I do to improve my chances? Thank …

Hello, I'm a junior and I'm considering both public and private colleges. What are the main differences between the two, and what factors should I take into account when making my decision? Thanks for …