CollegeVine Expert FAQ

As I'm starting my college search, I'm finding it difficult to narrow down schools that fit my interests. I want to study something related to environmental science and I'm not sure which colleges wou …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I know that some colleges require or recommend interviews as part of the admissions process. Can anyone share some tips for a successful college interview, or what I shou …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm planning to take the SAT or ACT soon. When should I start studying, and how much time should I allocate to test prep? Also, is it better to take the test multiple t …

Hi everyone! So, I'm a junior and it's about time for me to start writing my college essays. I'm nervous about it and I'm not really sure where to begin. Does anyone have any tips for writing a colleg …

Hey all, I'm a high school junior and I'm planning to visit some colleges over the next few months. What should I do during these visits to get the most out of them? Any tips or suggestions are apprec …

Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I've taken a few online courses in addition to my regular high school classes. I was wondering how colleges view these courses when evaluating applications. Are they seen a …

Hi there! I'm a junior in high school and my GPA isn't the best, but I scored really well on my SAT. Will a high SAT score help balance out my lower GPA in the college admissions process? Any advice o …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior, and I'm a bit worried about my extracurriculars. I've been involved in a few clubs and volunteer activities, but I'm not sure if it's enough to stand out. How much do colle …

Hi all! I'm a junior and I need to ask some of my teachers for recommendation letters soon. I'm really nervous about it and I'm not sure how to approach them. Does anyone have any tips or advice on ho …

Hey guys, I'm a junior in high school, and I've been researching colleges. I'm not sure how to find the right college fit for me - what factors should I consider? How did you find your perfect college …

Hi everyone! I'm starting to think about my college application essays, and I'm wondering if there are any good resources out there for finding essay prompts. I'd like to start brainstorming and pract …

Hello! I'm a junior and I'm interested in a school that's quite far from where I live. Unfortunately, I won't be able to visit the campus due to distance and financial constraints. Are there other way …

I know that the college admissions process can be really competitive, and I want to make sure I stand out. What are some things I can do to make my application unique? Thanks for any advice!

Hey there! I've been stressing about my SAT and ACT scores and I'm wondering how much weight colleges actually put on them. Are they as important as everyone says they are, or do colleges consider oth …

Hi all! I'm a junior researching colleges, and I'm trying to get a sense of each school's social atmosphere. I know that the social scene is important, but I'm not sure what specific factors I should …

Hello! I need to ask for letters of recommendation from my teachers soon, but I'm not sure how to approach them. What can I do to make sure I get a strong recommendation from them? Thanks in advance!

Hey fellow applicants! I'm a junior and I'll be going on some college tours soon. I want to make sure I get the most out of these visits, so I'm wondering what questions I should ask during the tours. …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about the college application process. I've been focusing a lot on my academics, but I'm worried that my extracurricular activities …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior, and I'm not sure what I want to major in yet. Will this hurt my chances when applying to colleges, or is it okay to be undecided? Can anyone offer some advice on this? Thank …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I can already feel the stress of the college application process. How do you manage your stress and stay organized during this time? Any tips or advice would be greatly a …