CollegeVine Expert FAQ

Hi everyone! I'm currently a high school junior, and I've only taken two AP classes so far. I know some students at my school are taking way more, and I'm concerned that it might hurt my chances of ge …

Hi everyone! I'm considering applying to colleges out of state, but I'm not sure if it's the right choice for me. What factors should I consider when deciding whether to apply to schools far from home …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I've been wondering how much the reputation of my high school affects my chances of getting into a good college. My high school isn't very well-known or …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I've started to create my list of colleges to apply to. I've heard different opinions on how many colleges a student should apply to, and I'm not sure wha …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I've been trying to research colleges, but I can't visit campuses right now. What are some ways I can get a feel for the campus and student life without physically being …

Hello, I'm a junior, and I'm preparing for the SAT/ACT. I'm wondering what range of scores is considered competitive for top colleges. Can anyone give me an idea of what I should be aiming for? Thank …

Hi all, I'm a junior, and I'm trying to decide whether to apply to colleges with a specific major or as undecided. I have a few interests, but I'm not completely sure what I want to study. What are th …

Hey guys! I'm trying to choose between two colleges that I really like, but I'm having a hard time making a decision. How did you decide where to go, and what factors should I consider when weighing m …

Hi there! I'm beginning to think about where I want to apply for college, but I'm not sure how to create a college list that's well-balanced and manageable. Can anyone offer some tips on how to create …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior in high school, and I've taken both the ACT and SAT. My scores are pretty similar on both tests, but I'm not sure which one I should submit to colleges. Do colleges have a pr …

Hi guys! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm starting to think about the financial aspect of college. I'm not sure if my family will qualify for financial aid, but I've heard that it's still a good i …

Hello! I'm a high school junior who's starting to think about standardized testing. I've been hearing a lot of debate about whether it's better to take the SAT or the ACT. What are the main difference …

Hey guys! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm trying to create a timeline for the college application process. Can anyone share a good timeline or some milestones I should aim for during my junior an …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide how many colleges I should apply to. I've heard that some people apply to a ton of schools, while others only apply to a few. What's the best strate …

Hello! I'm considering applying Early Decision to my dream school, but I'm a little bit stressed about the binding aspect. Can anyone share their experiences or advice on whether it's worth it to appl …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to think about what I want to study in college. I have a few interests, but I'm not sure how to choose a major. What should I consider when making this deci …

Hi all! I'm a bit stressed about how to balance college applications with my commitments during senior year. Do you have any tips on how to manage my time effectively and ensure I don't fall behind in …

Hi everyone! I recently took the SAT/ACT, and while my score isn't terrible, I think I could do better. I'm wondering if it's worth retaking the test to try to improve my score. Is it a good idea, or …

Hey everyone! I'm really hoping to get into a highly competitive college, but I'm worried about standing out among all the other applicants. What can I do to make my application unique and memorable? …

Hello! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm starting to think about what type of college I'd like to attend. I'm torn between attending a large university or a small liberal arts college. What are the …