CollegeVine Expert FAQ

Hi all, I'm working on my college list and I'm wondering how much weight I should give to college rankings. Should I focus on applying to schools with higher rankings, or is it more important to find …

Hey, I'm a junior and I've been wondering if it's more beneficial to focus on one main extracurricular activity or to have a variety of activities on my college applications. I'm involved in several c …

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior and I want to make sure I'm doing everything I can to improve my college application. What should I focus on during my junior year? Are there any specific activit …

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I've been hearing different opinions on whether AP classes really make a difference in the college admissions process. I'm taking a few right now, but shoul …

Hey everyone! I'm starting to make a list of colleges to apply to, but I'm not sure which factors I should take into consideration. What are some important things to keep in mind when creating a balan …

Hey there! I'm a junior and I'm working on my college resume. What are some tips for creating a strong resume that highlights my accomplishments? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Hey there! I'm a junior, and I've been hearing a lot about the importance of having a 'spike' or a special talent to stand out in college applications. Is this really necessary to get into a top schoo …

Hey guys, I'm a current high school junior and I've been hearing a lot about Early Decision (ED). I'm wondering if it's really worth it to apply ED to a college? Can it significantly improve my chance …

Hello, I'm currently a junior and I'm in the process of starting my college applications. The problem is, I'm not sure what to write about in my personal essay. I'm planning to major in Biology, but I …

Hello there, I'm currently a junior in high school and I'm at a crossroads. With college applications looming in the near future, I'm torn between preparing for the SAT or devoting my time to work and …

Hi everyone, I am a junior in high school and starting to think seriously about college. One of the things that's making me anxious is the cost. I've done some research and I know there are things lik …

Hey guys, I'm currently a junior in high school and I've been thinking about starting a chess club. The thing is, I want to go into medicine, and chess doesn't exactly align with that. I've been feeli …

Hi everyone, my sibling is currently applying to universities as a music major, and I was wondering if the application process is different for them compared to other majors, like STEM for example. Ar …

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could provide some guidance on the process of requesting fee waivers for college applications. My family is not in the best financial situation, and with my sibling a …

Hi everyone, I'm working on a project aimed at simplifying the college admissions process for high school graduates and transfer students. In order to address the most pressing issues, I'd like to gat …

Hey guys, my dad started a college fund for me a long time ago, so I can pretty much pay for any college I want (except for grad school). I'm just wondering, does this make a difference when it comes …

Hello everyone, I am an international student facing a difficult decision between two universities. The first one is a well-known American university with an excellent engineering program, but it requ …

Hey, quick question - how often do colleges invite students for admissions interviews? Is it something I should expect or is it pretty rare? Thanks!

Hi everyone, I'm freaking out a little bit. I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about college applications. I just realized that I need letters of recommendation from teachers, but I …

Hello everyone! I have been running a small online business for a couple of years now, and it has taught me valuable lessons in marketing, finance, and time management. I'm unsure if I should include …