Admissions Advice

Get your questions answered by peers and admissions experts
0
3 years ago
Question

Do I have to resubmit my essay to receive another review?

I would like to be able to choose how many reviewers I get for each draft. How can I do that?

0
2
0
🎉 First post
3 years ago
Question

Essay question

Hello, I am applying to mainly biomedical engineering majors for my undergraduate degree. In my essay, I am wondering if I should include any technical things I learned about BME and the commitments I …

0
1
1
3 years ago
Question

Regarding essay review spam

Hello!

I am asking this question regarding the essay review section of the site as I am not sure where else to go regarding this.

I revised this paper earlier today: https://imgur.com/a/iag1TBu

However, …

1
5
1
3 years ago
Question

Can I mention University B's name in an supplemental essay that I am writing for University A?

If I am writing a supplemental essay and the content of my essay revolves around a program that I have taken at some other university, is it okay to mention that other college name and the program nam …

1
7
6
🎉 First post
3 years ago
Question

How to see what people rate your review

I know you can see what rating other people give you on your editing that you do on their essays, but how can you see the commentary they left on your review?

6
5
0
🎉 First post
3 years ago
Question

q. what item would you bring to college that represent you or your community?

i am a senior in high school. this is the question I've received for my application. i tried, but i have no idea how to answer it can you help me? [the word limit is 30]

0
1
1
🎉 First post
3 years ago
Question

Is it possible to transfer to a school like Vanderbilt or Tulane from an out of state community college?

I had a 2.8 gpa in highschool and now have a 3.8 gpa and 27 credit hours at Anne Arundel community college. What does that do for my admission chances?

1
1
2
🎉 First post
3 years ago
Question

Is working at a family restaurant a good topic to write about for college essays?

So I’ve been working at my family’s restaurant for almost ten years, since I was like 8. I worked there because my parents couldn’t find anyone to hire mainly because we were in a small rural town. I …

2
2
2
🎉 First post
3 years ago
Question

Security of Personal Statement

Had this question at the back of my mind for a long time.

If I post a Personal Essay on CollegeVine, what is the security that it will not be stolen and used for personal use?

2
3
0
🎉 First post
3 years ago
Question

College essay on same topic as preferred major.

My son has written his common app essay on this prompt "Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn …

0
3
0
3 years ago
Question

If we do not review an essay in time will we get another chance to try?

Retuning college student

0
2
-4
🎉 First post
3 years ago
Question

Can we review our own essays?

Returning college student

-4
2
3
🎉 First post
3 years ago
Question

What if someone steals my essay?

I have the karma required for peer-reviewing my essay here on college vine. But the fact that I am most skeptical about is what if my essay reviewer is also applying to the same school or has a friend …

3
3
5
3 years ago
Question

What does it mean when I have a 0/0 hour left for my essay but no report delay?

This is the first time it has happened to me and I have been waiting around a day for the review so I am confused what it means when I have 0/0 hours left which usually gives a report delay button but …

5
1
3
🎉 First post
3 years ago
Question

A plagiarism

I'm really anxious about my essay that I've submitted for peer essay review. I'm afraid if someone plagiarized my essay. Is there any policy about that?

3
8
2
🎉 First post
3 years ago
Question

What is the overall effect of essays on admissions chances?

College Vine's current calculations are based on the assumption of average letters of recommendation (for that school) and average essays. Is there a way to gauge the scope of benefit from a good essa …

2
3
1
🎉 First post
3 years ago
Question

What's the hardest part of writing the college admissions essay?

Hey so I'm a sophomore in high school and I want to start learning how to make my college admissions essay the best it can be so I want to know what most admissions offices look at, what you guys thin …

1
5
2
🎉 First post
3 years ago
Question

Would it be okay to write an essay regarding religious trauma? If so, would it be acceptable to include Bible verses?

I want to write an essay about the religious trauma I went through since I grew up in the church and how I escaped the internalized fear modern Christianity planted in me

2
5
1
🎉 First post
3 years ago
Question

How do I view the feedback provided on my essay?

I can see that someone has reviewed the essay I submitted but I can't open the essay to see the full feedback. How do I view the comments?

1
5
1
🎉 First post
3 years ago
Question

Can I submit my common app personal statement for a review?

I'm a high school senior who wants the answer quickly, please.

1
4
Displaying questions 301-320 of 503 total
 

Join the conversation

Ask a question
Start a discussion
See how your peers are thinking about college admissions.
Reply to a post
Help other students and share your experiences.

How karma works

Community Guidelines

To keep this community safe and supportive:

  1. Be kind and respectful!
  2. Keep posts relevant to college admissions and high school.
  3. Don’t ask “chance-me” questions. Use CollegeVine’s chancing instead!