Skip to main content

CollegeVine Expert FAQ

Explore our collection of admissions FAQs. Each answer is expert-approved by our team to help you reach your goals.


Summer Before College - Any Tips?

I'm already planning ahead for next summer. What's worth doing in the summer before starting college? Should I look for internships, take a break and relax, or maybe start studying my subjects in adva …

2 years ago

What exactly does guidance and counseling in college cover?

I've heard many people say that guidance and counseling are important resources in college. They seem to help with a lot of things, but I'm not sure what 'everything' entails. Does anyone know more ab …

2 years ago

Universities with a peculiar squirrel obsession?

So, I recently stumbled upon this fun fact that some colleges seem to have an unusual amount of interest in squirrels (lol). Is that true? Which ones are known for their squirrel obsession? Not exactl …

2 years ago

Bruni's Approach to Maximizing College

I recently came across Frank Bruni's philosophy on making the most out of college - it's not about the prestige, but what you put into your education that matters. Have any of you followed this approa …

2 years ago

Insights from College-Based Articles

I've been reading a bunch of articles lately to get better prepared for college. Do you guys have any recommended readings that provide practical and effective tips on how you can get the most out of …

2 years ago

What's a day in the life of a military PA like?

If there are any military PAs out there, could you give me a brief rundown on what your day-to-day life looks like? I'm interested in the medical field and currently exploring the military route--any …

2 years ago

Maximizing the College Experience?

Hello all. As I start to gear up for the college application process, I’ve been thinking about the years after that. Has anyone got advice on making the most of my college years? Not just academically …

2 years ago

Which colleges generally produce the highest earning graduates?

So, not trying to sound money-oriented, but I'm curious about something. Which colleges typically have their graduates earning the most? Like, is it the Ivies or are there any surprises? I'd love to g …

2 years ago

Being the 'It' Guy in College - Suggestions?

Hey everyone, I'm planning on heading to college next fall and I'm wondering what tips anyone might have for becoming one of the more popular, well-known students on campus. I want to make the most of …

2 years ago

What's the most overhyped component of college, in your opinion?

I am a junior exploring colleges and hearing all sorts of things from people. I'm curious to know what you think is the most over-hyped aspect of college life? It could be anything, from Greek Life to …

2 years ago

Benefitting from Self-Guided College Tours

Because of the current situation, I might be doing some self-guided college tours. Has anyone done them before and have some advice on what to focus on to make it worthwhile?

2 years ago

Graduation Ceremony Participation: Is it Common?

Hey there, I'm just curious, do most people typically attend their college graduation ceremony? Is it seen as an absolute must or do some folks opt out for personal reasons or other commitments?

2 years ago

Selling College Textbooks for More

Hey everyone, I was wondering: What's the best way to go about selling college textbooks to get the most money back? I've heard they can be quite expensive, and I'd like to recuperate my costs where p …

2 years ago

Standard Dorm Mattress Thickness?

Hey all. I've started packing for the exciting dorm life in college. I understand most colleges provide a mattress but does anyone know how thick they usually are? I want to buy the appropriate mattre …

2 years ago

Colleges with the best track record for NFL running backs?

Hey, guys. Quick question for my fellow football fans out here. I'm a high school junior and play running back for my school's team. Is there any data on which colleges have produced the most successf …

2 years ago

Applying Chickering's Theory to College Life

I've been reading about Arthur Chickering's theory on how to make the best out of college experience as I prepare for the next phase. Can anyone share their experience implementing his seven vectors o …

2 years ago

Lost? Is Joining the Military a Good Path?

Honestly, I'm feeling a bit lost about what comes after high school. Is the military a good way to find structure and direction in life? Would joining the military help me figure things out?

2 years ago

How do college students get targeted by ads?

Hey guys, does anyone know how companies typically target college students with advertisements? I'm just curious as I'm wondering what to expect once I'm on campus. From what I see, college students s …

2 years ago

How Selective is the Typical College?

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior beginning my college search. I know selectivity varies a lot between colleges, but I'm trying to get a general idea. What is the selectivity rate for most colleg …

2 years ago

Georgia Colleges with Multilingual Programs?

Looking for a technical college in Georgia that offers a wide variety of foreign languages. Which college in GA has the most diverse foreign language courses?

2 years ago
Displaying questions 69061-69080 of 178021 total
About CollegeVine’s Expert FAQ
CollegeVine’s Q&A seeks to offer informed perspectives on commonly asked admissions questions. Every answer is refined and validated by our team of admissions experts to ensure it resonates with trusted knowledge in the field.