CollegeVine Expert FAQ

Hi! I applied to Providence College through their Early Action program. Does anyone know when they usually release their EA decisions? I'm a bit stressed about it!

Hey everyone, I'm on a tight budget and am trying to save money on application fees. Are there any universities in the USA that offer free or waiver-based application fees? If so, how do I find them?

Hey guys, I'm a little confused. What grade is considered the first year of high school in the US? Would that be 9th grade? Just want some clarification!

Hey, I'm applying to Brown and was just curious when they usually release their admission decisions for both early and regular applicants. Thanks in advance for the help!

Hey everyone! I applied Early Action to USC and I'm anxiously waiting for the decision. Does anyone know when USC typically releases their EA decisions?

Hi everyone! I'm planning on applying REA to Harvard, but I'm a little unclear on the deadlines. Does anybody know the exact dates for submitting the REA application and when they announce their decis …

Hi! MIT has been a dream school for me and I can't wait to hear back. Can anyone tell me when they typically release their decisions? I'm trying not to stress too much, but knowing the date might help …

Hello all! I'm considering applying to Georgetown's Early Action program next year, but I'm having trouble finding the deadline for EA applications. Can someone please let me know when the deadline is …

Hey all, I'm anxiously awaiting my Stanford REA decision—does anyone know when they usually release those decisions? Thanks so much!

I've been reading about Stanford's Early Action and noticed that it's "restrictive." Can someone explain what that means? Are there any limitations on the other schools I apply to? Thanks in advance!

Hi guys! I'm an anxious applicant for the University of Richmond Early Decision cycle. Does anyone know when they plan on releasing the results?

Hey everyone, what exactly does it mean when a university offers you a deferral? Does it mean you're on a waitlist or do you still have a chance of getting accepted later? Just trying to understand th …

So I know Stanford is a really prestigious university, but what majors are they best known for? I'm trying to figure out if they offer strong programs in my areas of interest. Any insight would be gre …

Hi! I'm planning on applying to Harvard, but I want to make sure I have the correct deadline date. Can someone help me confirm the application deadline for both Restrictive Early Action and Regular De …

I'm a little bit confused about the differences between Early Decision (ED) and Regular Decision (RD) in college admissions, and I'm wondering what the pros and cons of each are. Can someone break dow …

Hi everyone! I'm planning on becoming a doctor and want to go to a college with an awesome pre-medical undergraduate program. How do I go about selecting the best program for me, taking into considera …

Hey everyone, I recently got waitlisted at Swarthmore College, and I'm feeling a little anxious. Does anyone know how often they accept students from the waitlist and what I can do to improve my chanc …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior planning to apply to UPenn in the future and I was just curious, when do they typically release their early and regular decision results? Thank you!

Hey folks, I've heard different things about Early Decision, but I'm not really sure what's true or not. Can anyone clarify the rules surrounding Early Decision applications, especially regarding acce …

Hey guys, I'm really interested in applying to Vanderbilt. Can someone tell me about their experiences or success with Early Decision 2 at Vanderbilt? Are there any specific tips or advice for the ED2 …