CollegeVine Expert FAQ

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I've been looking at college rankings while researching schools. How much should I rely on these rankings when deciding which colleges to apply to? Thanks in advance!

Hey there! I've been looking into summer programs to attend this year, but I'm not sure if they're worth the cost and time. Do colleges really care about these programs? I'd really appreciate any advi …

Hey there, I'm a junior with a pretty rigorous course load (4 AP classes this year). My GPA is a bit lower than I would like, but I'm wondering if colleges will take into account the difficulty of my …

My dream school is very competitive, and I'm trying to figure out what I can do to increase my chances of getting in. Are there any specific extracurriculars, classes, or other factors that would make …

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I'm passionate about visual art. I'd like to submit an arts supplement with my college application, but I'm not sure if all colleges accept them. How can I f …

Hello! I'm working on my college essays and struggling with the 'Why This College?' prompt. How can I make my essay stand out and show genuine interest in the school? Any tips or examples would be ama …

Hello! I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide between taking AP or IB courses next year. Do colleges have a preference for one over the other? Will taking one type of course over the other help my chan …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I've been looking at various college rankings to help me decide where to apply. How important are these rankings in determining the quality of a college? Should I be hea …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm considering taking some AP courses next year. However, I'm worried that they might lower my GPA if I don't do well. Should I still take them, or should I stick to reg …

Hello! I'm a junior and I've been stressing over my class rank. I know it's a factor in college admissions, but I'm not sure how much it really matters. Can anyone shed some light on this? Any advice …

Hi everyone! I've been thinking about attending a community college before transferring to a four-year college, but I'm not exactly sure what the advantages are. Can you explain the benefits of starti …

Hey there! I just found out my class rank, and I'm a little disappointed. I'm starting to worry about how it will affect my college applications. Can anyone help me understand the importance of class …

Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I've been trying to find colleges that are strong in my intended major. I'm not sure how to determine which colleges are the best fit for my academic goals. Can anyone prov …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to work on my college application resume. I'm not sure what I should include or how to format it. Can anyone give me some advice on what to inclu …

Hello! I'm a high school junior and I recently got a part-time job to help my family with finances. I'm worried about how this might affect my ability to work on college applications. Can anyone offer …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm a bit worried about my standardized test scores. If my SAT or ACT score isn't as high as I'd like it to be, can I still get into a good college? What can I do to …

Hey all, I'm a high school junior, and I've been researching scholarships to help pay for college. I'm eligible for both need-based and merit-based scholarships, but I'm not sure which ones I should p …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I've heard that demonstrating interest in a college can be beneficial during the admissions process. I was wondering what are some ways that I can show a college that I'm ge …

Hi guys! I'm a high school junior and I'm curious about how important class rank is for college admissions. My school ranks students, but I'm not in the top 10%. I have a good GPA and extracurriculars …

Hi all! I'm not sure what I want to major in yet, so I'm considering applying to college as an undecided student. Will this hurt my chances of admission? How should I approach my application if I'm un …