CollegeVine Expert FAQ

Hey folks, I'm gearing up to take my PSAT test and I saw that when I get my results, there will be this thing called 'related record locator'. I'm kind of lost and don't know what this means. Could so …

Hey guys, I'm trying to get better at the PSAT and was wondering if there were any reliable sources for PDF versions of PSAT practice tests? Google's got me spinning in circles and I could use some so …

Hey everyone. I took the PSAT recently and I'm wondering about the average scores. What would you say is considered a 'good' score? And does it really matter for college admissions?

Yo! I'm taking the PSAT 9 soon and I've got a bit of those pre-test jitters. Can anyone share their experience and what I should really be prepared for?

I have this option to take the PSAT in 8th grade. I'm thinking, would it be a good move or just unnecessary stress at this point?

So, I took the PSAT 8/9, and I've got my scores. Now what? How do I understand the percentiles, and what they mean for my academic potential?

I'm getting a bit stressed as the PSAT 2023 results are coming up. How do you guys handle this? And should I fully trust these scores as indicators for my future SAT results?

Okay fam, so I saw someone got 'provisionally accepted' at a college, which sounds good but also a bit confusing. What does it mean? Are there any conditions attached to it?

Hey y'all, I've heard the term 'prospective student' being thrown around a lot, but what does it actually entail? Is it just someone who's thinking of applying, or is there a certain stage in the proc …

Hey guys, just got my PSAT score back and I'm not sure how to feel about it. Could someone explain the score range and what a 'good' score would be?

I'm currently choosing my courses for next year, and one of my options is a 'Pre-AP' course. What does this actually mean, and is it worth taking it instead of an honors class?

Hey everyone, I've been drilling SAT Math practice questions but I'm still struggling, particularly in the problem-solving and data analysis section. Any suggestions on how to improve?

So I'm a junior now and SATs are approaching fast. Anyone got any good resources or techniques for practicing the SAT 1? I'm aiming for a real good score. If you guys could share your strategies, that …

Hey all, the Math SAT always gets me anxious! I'm wondering if anyone has some good (and preferably free) resources to practice for the Math SAT? Any other tips on how to ace math would be highly appr …

Hey everyone! found Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) to be a pretty good fit for me. Anyone know the acceptance rate of PLU? Also, if any PLU students or alum could share their application experience …

Hi guys, I'm getting ready to register for the SAT and I've read that I need to upload a photo. Can anyone share what the specifications are for it? Like, should it be passport size or something else? …

Hey peeps, I have to prepare a persuasive speech for my English class. I'm kinda stuck at choosing an interesting, yet impactful topic. Any innovative ideas or past experiences you all could share? Th …

Hey everyone! So, I'm starting to buckle down on my UC applications and I'm a little unsure about the personal statement. Can anyone share tips on how to make my personal statement stand out? Or maybe …

I'm super interested in performing arts and was hoping to study that in college. I live in California but I'm kinda overwhelmed with the options. Can anyone recommend some good performing arts college …

I'm eyeing Pepperdine as a potential school, but I'm not sure where my SAT scores land in relation to their accepted scores. Would anyone happen to know what SAT scores Pepperdine typically expects? T …