CollegeVine Expert FAQ

I'm halfway through Frank Bruni's 'Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be.' It has great insights on how to maximally utilize the college experience. But, I'd love to hear from anyone who has practically a …

Hoping someone can help me out here. It's clear that technology has improved over time, but how has this influenced life in the military? Are things easier now or maybe more complicated?

I'm starting to look at my options for junior college and want to know how to get the most grant money. Does anyone have tips or advice? It's a bit nerve-wracking trying to work out financing.

I'm seeking a challenge after high school and West Point seems to fit the bill. I'm eager to know what a typical day looks like at West Point Military Academy. Could any current or past cadets share t …

Bit of a stressed junior here, have a question about GPAs. I'm aware that the GPA necessary might vary depending on the college, but is there a typical GPA needed for most colleges? Need some guidance …

Hi y'all, I'm a National Merit Scholar and I'm planning to use my scholarship strategically. Are there certain colleges that attract a large number of us? I want a scholastically charged environment a …

Hey, I've been hearing the term 'lifer' used in the context of careers in the military. It seems like something I might be interested in, but what exactly does it mean? Do 'lifers' have different expe …

Hi there. I’m currently taking a government class and we’ve been discussing the electoral college. Can anyone help me understand how the electoral college benefits smaller states more? Any resources o …

Hey guys! Is it just me or George Washington University is indeed one of the most expensive colleges out there? I'm having second thoughts about my school list because of the tuition expenses. Has any …

Hey everyone! So, I'm trying to plan out my post-high school future, proposal for taking time off and such. What is the average age of a junior in college? Is it common for students to be older or you …

I’m considering enlisting after high school, but first I want to know about potential effects on family life. How does this choice impact relationships, parenting, relocation, and such? Can any milita …

Hey, been thinking about potentially applying to Evergreen State College. Just curious, does anyone know what the most popular majors are there? What programs are they best known for?

I'm fairly good at multiple positions on my high school football team, and am hoping to continue on to a college team. Has anyone noticed if certain colleges are better at nurturing particular positio …

Yo! I realized that there could be a whole bunch of underrated colleges which are great but just don't have the 'popular' tag. Any ideas on which ones these could be? If any of you have experience wit …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and recently the whole college thing has been all I can think about. I'm pondering over how to make the most of my college life. Any suggestions? How do you balance academics, s …

As a junior, I'm still sorting through my options for after high school. I've been looking into the idea of joining the military later in life, like after college or a few years into my career. What a …

Hey, um, this might sound a bit superficial but I was wondering if there's any ranking or opinion on which college in Pennsylvania has the most attractive guys. I'm a homosexual man currently in my ju …

Hi there! I'll be applying to college next fall, and I've had my eye on Colorado College for a while now. Does anyone know what the most popular majors at Colorado College are? I want to have a sense …

As someone passionate about High School football, I’m always curious about what happens next for my fellow players. Does anyone know which High Schools are especially good at getting their footballers …

My summer's about to start at college, and I'm at a loss for what to do. I want to make the most of this time, but how? Should I juggle between internships, part-time jobs or summer classes?