CollegeVine Expert FAQ

I'm interested in trade jobs that offer training programs or apprenticeships. I'd love to get into a field where I can learn on the job and build skills. Can anyone recommend trades with good training …

I'm not planning on going to college, but I still want to find a job that pays well. Are there any trade jobs where I can earn a good salary without needing a college degree?

I'm really interested in pursuing a trade job but not great with math. Are there trade careers where math isn't a major focus? I'd like to know what's available so I can start planning my future.

As a high school student, I'm looking into trade jobs that have a strong future outlook. What kinds of trade careers are expected to grow in the next decade? Any insights or resources would be super h …

I'm a junior interested in trade jobs based in New Jersey. Can anyone recommend trades that are currently hiring or expected to have job openings soon? I'd love to start planning my career path.

I'm thinking about skipping college and going straight into a trade job after high school. Are there any trade jobs in Connecticut that don't require a degree but still have decent pay and job securit …

I'm considering going into a trade after high school and trying to figure out which trade jobs will be in high demand in 2024. Does anyone have advice on where the best opportunities might be? Thanks …

When looking at my transcript, will colleges be aware of the relative difficulty of different AP courses? I'm trying to figure out if they give more weight to certain AP classes over others.

I've applied to multiple schools and I'm curious if these colleges can see the other places I'm applying to. Is that something they have access to, or is my application list private?

I'm thinking about joining a new club in my junior year. How would colleges know I'm part of it and does it look strange to join so late in high school?

I've been using Naviance in my college search process. Do colleges know students are using it for things like college lists and application tracking, or is it just a tool for us?

I'm applying to schools and I've been to a state Governor's School program. Do admissions folks actually understand what it is and recognize its value? I want to make sure it helps my app.

I'm worried about disclosing my learning disabilities on my application. Do colleges know about any disabilities automatically, or is it completely on me to share this information and explain how it a …

I'm listing a couple of clubs and volunteer work in my application. Do colleges have a way to check if all the activities I put down are legit? What should I do to prove my involvement if needed?

I'm considering transferring to another high school before I graduate. Do colleges need to know that I've attended more than one high school, and how will it affect my application?

I'm considering trade school as an option after graduation, and I'm curious about which trade school jobs offer the highest salaries. What are some of the top-paying trade careers I should look into?

If I took an AP class but chose not to take the AP exam, would colleges be aware of that? Does it affect my application if they know I didn't sit for the exam?

When applying to colleges, do they have access to all of my SAT scores even if I choose to send only some of them? How does the score choice process work?

I'm considering reusing an essay I wrote for one college when applying to another. Is there a way colleges can tell if I've used the same essay before, or is this generally considered okay?

I'm trying to understand how colleges determine financial aid packages. Do they automatically know if I'm eligible for the Pell Grant, or is it something I need to proactively report to them?