CollegeVine Expert FAQ

Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I've been babysitting for a couple of families in my neighborhood for quite some time now. Is it okay to include babysitting as an extracurricular activit …

Hey guys! I'm a bit stressed about college finances at the moment. My grades aren't fantastic (few C's, mostly B's), and I'm worried about how this might impact my ability to get a student loan. Can I …

Hi everyone, I'm currently working on my college essays, and I realized that my main topic isn't particularly unique. It's about overcoming personal challenges, and I'm worried that it might come acro …

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I've heard rumors that college admissions officers might look at applicants' social media profiles. Is this true, and should I be concerned about what I pos …

Hello everyone, I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide if I should apply Early Decision or Regular Decision to my top choice college. What are the pros and cons of each, and how did you guys make your …

Hello! I'm stuck between two schools for early decision, Brown and Dartmouth, and I really can't decide which one to prioritize. I know ED is binding, but is it possible to apply to both schools using …

Hello everyone! As I'm working on my college essay, I'm wondering how many drafts I should write before I have a polished final product. I don't want to overwork it, but I also want to make sure it's …

Hi! I've been tutoring some peers in various subjects after school for the past year. Is tutoring considered an extracurricular activity and should I list it on my college applications? Any advice is …

Hey everyone! I'm a bit stressed out about my course selection for next year. I'm debating whether I should take more challenging AP classes, even if it means potentially getting lower grades, or take …

Hey all! I'm a junior who's really into yoga and have been practicing for a few years now. Can I list yoga as an extracurricular activity on my college applications? Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone, I was wondering how many AP classes I should be taking to be considered a competitive applicant for Ivy League schools. Do they look for a specific number or is it more about challenging …

Hello everyone! I'm a high school junior and I've been researching colleges lately. I noticed that there are a lot of different college ranking lists out there. How important is the ranking of a colle …

Dance has been a huge part of my life, and I want to showcase my passion in my college application. However, I'm not planning on majoring in dance - I want to pursue engineering. How can I effectively …

So, I'm going to be the first person in my family to attend college, and I've heard that this could give me an advantage in the admissions process. Is this true, and if so, how can I fully take advant …

Hello! I'm starting to work on my college application essay, and I want to make sure it showcases my personality. Can anyone offer any tips or advice on how to write an essay that truly reflects who I …

Hey there, I'm a junior and I've been involved in some extracurricular activities, but I'm not sure how to demonstrate leadership in them. I know that colleges value leadership skills, so I want to ma …

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior and I did a study abroad program last summer. Is this something I can include as an extracurricular activity on my college applications or should I mention it el …

My dad attended a prestigious college, and he's been suggesting that I should apply there because of my legacy status. How big of a role does being a legacy really have in the admissions process? Do a …

Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I want to apply to some competitive summer programs to boost my college application. What can I do to increase my chances of getting accepted into these programs? Any tips …

Hello, I'm currently a junior and have started thinking about my college essays. I know they're a crucial part of the application, but I'm unsure about what colleges are specifically looking for. Are …