CollegeVine Expert FAQ

Hi there! I'm considering applying to smaller liberal arts colleges in addition to larger universities. I've heard that demonstrated interest can be crucial for smaller schools. How can I effectively …

Hello, I'm a junior in high school trying to get a sense of how important class rank is for Ivy League admissions. My school is pretty competitive, and although I have good grades, I'm not in the top …

Hey guys, I really want to apply to UCLA, but my grades during sophomore year suffered due to health issues. I've since improved, but I'm still worried that my 3.6 GPA might affect my chances. Any tip …

Hi! I'm looking into Duke University and trying to assess whether it's recognized as a research university. I'm really interested in genetic research and would love to participate in research during m …

Hello everyone! I'm a high school senior who recently found out about Questbridge National College Match, and I was wondering if anyone could clarify whether this program is considered early decision, …

I've been rethinking my Early Decision application to a school and now I'm not sure if it's the best fit for me. Does anyone know if I can withdraw my Early Decision application? If so, how should I g …

I was looking at a college's application options and saw that they offer both Early Decision 1 and Early Decision 2. I'm not really familiar with what that means and was hoping someone could provide s …

Hello! I'm curious if Columbia University is considered a research university. I'm really interested in pursuing research in the STEM fields, and I'd like to know if Columbia has a strong emphasis in …

Hey everyone, I'm deciding between applying to research universities and more teaching-focused institutions. Do research universities generally provide a better education, considering their focus on r …

I'm hoping to study psychology when I go to college and I'm very interested in participating in research projects. Recently, I heard about research-intensive universities and I think they might be a g …

I've been working on my college list and am considering applying Early Decision to some of my top choices. I'm wondering if it's possible to apply ED to multiple schools at the same time? I know it's …

Hi guys! I'm looking into Purdue University and wondering if it's a research university. If so, what kinds of undergraduate research opportunities are available for students? Do they span across diffe …

Hi all! I'm a high school junior exploring college options, and UCLA is one of my top choices. I'm curious if it's classified as a research university, and if so, what kinds of undergraduate research …

Hi! I recently received my SAT scores and got a 1520. While I'm happy with my score, I'm not sure if it's strong enough for Ivy League schools like Columbia, Cornell, and Dartmouth. Should I consider …

Hello everybody! I'm considering applying to Northwestern University and wanted to know if it's well-regarded as a research university. Are there good research opportunities for undergraduates? Any in …

Hey guys, as a high school junior beginning my college search, I've come across a lot of information on public research universities. I would like to know what exactly it means for a university to be …

Hey everyone! I'm considering applying early decision to my dream college, but I'm worried about the financial aid aspect. If I get accepted through early decision, is there a possibility that I may r …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I have the option to take AP classes or dual enrollment classes next year. I'm not sure which one would be more beneficial for college admissions. Do college …

If I apply Early Action to a school and don't get accepted, can I reapply to the same school through Regular Decision? Or is that not possible? I'm particularly worried about my top choices, so I want …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I'm wondering if college rankings should be a factor in my decision-making process. How much weight should I give them when creating my college list? Thanks for any advice!