CollegeVine Expert FAQ

Alright, so I've been hearing conflicting views about this. Is there such a thing as the most stressful year in high school? Some say it's the junior year as that's when college prep starts, aiming hi …

Hey guys, I'm just trying to get a sense of the academic landscape out there. What are some of the most prestigious high schools in the world? Are there any particular characteristics that they have i …

Looking at the path ahead, I'm wondering which year of high school is generally known to be the hardest. Is it junior year with ACT/SAT prep and heavy coursework, or another year?

I need to finalize my schedule for next year, so any thoughts on which classes are typically seen as the hardest? I want to ensure I balance my workload properly.

I'm part of the student council and we're brainstorming about improvements we can pitch to the administration. From your experience, what are some typical challenges schools face?

I've recently joined few sports teams at my school and I'm a bit nervous about getting injured. I am wondering, what are some common injuries student-athletes deal with?

Hey, quick question - I'm curious, what are some of the sports that are played the most in American high schools? I'm trying to figure out which sport to try out for next year. Thanks!

Hi guys, I've been thinking about the challenges that come with different academic tracks in high school. In your opinion or based on your research/experience, what is the most demanding high school c …

Hey everyone! I'm part of the student council and we're planning some events for the school year. To make these as engaging as possible, I'm curious what high schoolers are most interested in these da …

Hey guys, so I've been trying to gather some stats (out of curiosity and for a school project), and I'm trying to figure out which high school in Illinois has had the most students score perfect on th …

My high school has seen quite a few of its graduates make it big in the MLB and NFL, especially in quarterback positions. While I'm not an athlete, I wonder if the success of these alumni might sway c …

Hey all, my high school has produced numerous Heisman trophy winners and I’m part of the football squad. While I don’t anticipate winning a Heisman, I’m curious - does playing for such a successful sp …

So, my high school has a track record of producing some well-known celebrities. Does this reputation have any impact on my college applications? Could it add an edge or is it largely irrelevant to adm …

Hello there, my high school has won a lot of state championships in football and I'm curious - how does this play into my college application? I'm not an athlete, but I participate in spirit clubs and …

Hey guys, I was just wondering, how much does my overall GPA matter when applying to colleges? Do admissions committees focus more on GPA or do they consider other factors just as significantly? Any i …

I'm trying to decide on some classes to take for next year and I could use some advice. What are considered the most important classes to take in high school?

I might be moving to Dallas soon and I'm looking around at the schools there. Which high schools in Dallas are considered the most distinguished?

I'm busy planning my schedule for senior year and was wondering, what classes are usually the most beneficial to take in high school?

I've got a pretty cool librarian at my school, so I'm interested in what others have to say. What do most high school librarians tend to do or teach at your schools?

I've been feeling pretty stressed lately but I'm not entirely sure why. I'm curious about other people's experiences too. What are high school students usually most stressed about?