CollegeVine Expert FAQ

Hey everyone, I saw a post the other day about someone with a 4.33 GPA. How is a GPA higher than 4.0 possible? Is it due to the weighting of AP/IB/Honors classes?

Hello! I'm planning on taking the PSAT soon, but I'm not sure where it's usually held. Are PSATs conducted only in high schools or are there other locations too? Any help would be appreciated!

Hi everyone! I'm considering Adelphi University as one of my college options. What are their current SAT score requirements? Do they have different requirements for different programs or majors? Thank …

Hello! I know there are 23 CSU campuses and I'm trying to figure out which would be the best fit for me. Can anyone share their experiences and possibly rank their top picks of CSU campuses based on a …

Hi! I'm a junior with a 2.80 GPA and I'm a little bit stressed about college admissions. Are there any decent colleges that will still consider me? What should I focus on to make my application more a …

I just got my PSAT score back, and I got a 1340. Does this mean I'm on track for a good SAT score? Is there any correlation? What should I focus on for my SAT preparation based on this PSAT score?

I've been hearing a lot about Mississippi State lately and I'm considering applying there. Can someone help me out by telling me which city the campus is in? Just trying to get a feel for the location …

Hi all! I've stumbled upon the term 'ACT scorer,' but I'm not really sure what it means. Is this just a term referring to someone who scored really well on the exam, or is it a position related to sco …

I'm studying for the ACT and I want to find some good and free resources to practice the questions, especially for the math and science sections. Any recommendations on where to find them?

Hey everyone! I'm working on my college list and wondering which colleges accept the Common Application. Can someone provide a list or direct me to a reliable source? Thanks in advance!

I'll be taking a few AP classes this year, and I want to make sure I do well on the exams! What's considered a good score on the AP exams, and how important are they for college admissions?

Hey, MIT is my dream school, but I couldn't find the exact deadline for their applications. Can someone please tell me when the early action and regular decision applications are due for MIT? Thanks i …

Hey y'all, I'm starting to think about college admissions and I'm a bit confused about the differences between the ACT and SAT. I know colleges accept both, but can anyone break down the main differen …

Hey peeps! I've been considering applying to USC, but I'm not sure if my GPA is competitive enough. Can anyone tell me the average GPA of admitted students? Thanks in advance!

Just got my PSAT scores back and they're at 740. Is this a good PSAT score for a junior? What kind of improvements should I be making for the actual SAT?

Hey everyone, I'm preparing for my ACT, and I was wondering if any of you have some useful tricks or tips that helped you during the test? I'm aiming for a competitive score, so any advice would be ap …

I've heard people mention a 'C' GPA, but I'm not exactly sure what that means. Can someone explain it to me and how it might affect my college applications?

Hey, I have a hypothetical question. If a student were to receive C's in all their classes, what would their GPA be? I know A's are usually a 4.0, but I'm unsure about the scale for C's.

So I just got my ACT scores back, and I'm not too happy with the result. I want to retake it, but I'm wondering when the upcoming ACT retake dates are. Can someone tell me the available dates or where …

Hey all, I'm a junior in high school, and I've been hearing a lot about the importance of maintaining a high GPA for college applications. Is this something I should really be concerned about? How imp …