CollegeVine Expert FAQ

Okay, so I've got my list pretty much down, but one thing that's stumping me: does University of South Florida take the Common App, or am I going to have to navigate their own system? Trying not to ov …

Hey everyone! I'm starting to gear up for college apps, and I'm pretty set on using the Common App. Does anyone know when it's possible for me to create a Common Application account? Are there any ben …

My latest SAT scores just came out, and I want to include them in my application. Can I send these scores even to schools that I've already sent my Common App to?

Hi friends! Feeling a bit overwhelmed here. I've got teachers who've agreed to write me letters of recommendation, but I'm stumped on how to actually send them via Common App. Is there a way to do it …

Feeling a little overwhelmed here. I keep getting different advice on what NOT to include in my Common App essay. Can anyone give me some clear no-nos? Things that might make admissions officers facep …

So, I'm finally taking the plunge and starting my applications. I know I need to create a Common App account first, but I'm not exactly sure where to start. Can someone guide me through the initial st …

Just curious because I'm starting early, does the information I put into the Common App save for next year or does it all reset annually? Should I be keeping a separate record of everything I input?

Hey friends, is anyone else applying to The College of New Jersey? What's the deal with their application - do they accept the Common App or do they have a separate application process? It would be re …

Hey there, I'm a junior in HS looking to apply to Montana State University next year and I'm trying to streamline my application process. Does anyone know if Montana State accepts the Common App, or s …

Hey everyone, quick question - I'm a bit puzzled about what to put for the 'GPA scale' section on the Common App. My school uses a standard 4.0 scale, but I know some friends have different scales. Ho …

Hey folks, quick question about mentioning Honor Roll on the Common App. I’ve been on the Honor Roll throughout high school, but is that considered impressive to colleges, or is it just too common to …

Hello! I was a little confused while filling out the 'Honors' section on the Common App. Do national honor societies count, like National Honor Society and subject-specific ones? Would love some advic …

I've applied Early Decision but I'm having second thoughts and might want to switch to Regular Decision. Is it possible to change your admission plan after submitting your Common App, and how would I …

Hey folks, been preparing to start my college apps and I just found out not all colleges use the Common App. Can anyone let me know which notable schools don't use it, and what their application proce …

Hi all, I'm a bit stressed because I think I spotted a typo in my Common App after submitting it to my early decision school. Is there any way to correct this, or do I just have to hope they overlook …

So I received an AP Scholar Award and I'm not sure where to put it on my Common App. Should it go under the 'Honors' section or somewhere else? Don't want to mess this up since I've worked pretty hard …

Hey everyone, stressing a bit here. I've been working on my Common App essay and it’s coming along, but I just started looking at the supplements for the schools on my list. So, I gotta know, how impo …

I’ve heard a lot about the Common App and I’m pretty interested in the University of Washington. I need confirmation though - is UW one of the schools on the Common App, or do I have to apply through …

Junior winding up the school year here, and the whole college admission process is looming large. When's the earliest I can start filling out my Common App? Do colleges see any info before I hit submi …

Okay, so I know about the whole 'early decision/action' thing, but is there like a best time to submit the Common App for regular decision? Does sending it in earlier than the deadline help at all, or …