CollegeVine Expert FAQ

Hi there! I'm a junior in high school and I'm wondering what role my parents should play in the college application process. How can they support me without taking over? Thanks for your advice!

Hey everyone! I'm a junior who's trying to decide whether to take the SAT or ACT. I've heard that some colleges prefer one test over the other, but I'm not sure if that's true. Can anyone here provide …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I've been looking at some colleges with really low acceptance rates. Is it even worth applying to these schools, or am I just setting myself up for disappointment? I'd appreci …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'm planning to visit some colleges this summer. I want to make the most out of these visits, but I'm not sure what to look for or what questions to ask. Can anyone share …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I've heard that some colleges offer interviews as part of the admissions process. How important are these interviews, and should I be preparing for them? Tha …

Hi all, I'm a high school junior and I'll be asking for letters of recommendation soon. What should I do to ensure that I receive strong letters from my teachers? Are there any specific things I shoul …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior stressed about college applications and looking for ways to strengthen my application. I've been thinking about attending a summer pre-college program, but they're really ex …

Hello everyone, I'm a junior and I had to take a break from extracurricular activities for a while due to personal reasons. How can I explain this gap in my college applications? Will it hurt my chanc …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to work on my college list. I want to make sure I have a good balance of safety, match, and reach schools, but I'm not exactly sure which schools fall into e …

Hey there! I've been taking AP classes and I'm wondering how much colleges care about the actual AP test scores. Are they important in the admissions process? Thanks for any advice!

Hi! I've been homeschooled throughout high school, and I'm wondering how colleges evaluate homeschooled applicants. Are there any specific things they look for? Do I need to provide additional materia …

I'm feeling a bit lost and overwhelmed with the college application process, and I think talking to an admissions counselor might help. But I'm not sure how to reach out to them or what the best way i …

Hello fellow students! I am currently considering whether to pursue AP or IB courses in high school, but I'm unsure which one would be more beneficial for my college applications. Could anyone please …

Hello everyone, I've heard that showing leadership in extracurricular activities is important for college applications. What are some ways that I can demonstrate leadership in my activities? Is it nec …

Hey guys, I just found out about 3-2 engineering dual degree programs where you go to one school for 3 years and another for 2 years, getting degrees from both. I really want to go to Notre Dame, but …

Hi guys! I'm currently a junior and I'm considering applying Early Decision to my top choice college. Is it worth applying early, or should I wait for the regular decision deadline? What are the pros …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've heard some rumors that colleges might look at your social media accounts during the admissions process. Is this true, and if so, should I be worried about what I post o …

Hi there! I'm a junior and I've been researching colleges, but I'm struggling to narrow down my list. How did you guys decide which schools to apply to? Any advice would be appreciated!

Hey guys! I'm a junior aiming for top colleges like the Ivies, and I'm wondering what I can do to make my application stand out. I have strong academics and extracurriculars, but I know the competitio …

Hi all! I'm a junior and I'm starting to feel a bit stressed about balancing my schoolwork and college applications next year. What are some tips for managing my time and staying on top of everything? …