We at CollegeVine have heard nearly every question there is to ask about college admissions. In fact, after working with thousands of students, we’ve learned which questions are most common,...

A year between high school and college, commonly spent traveling, working, or volunteering, is commonly referred to as a gap year. Formerly a popular option for primarily European students, gap...

Most of the college application process is fairly cut and dry. You’ll submit information about your classes and grades, standardized test scores, and various other accomplishments and honors. On much...

Starting the college search is sometimes thought of as a milestone moment in your high school career. There might be a lot of talk and anticipation building up to it....

Starting 11th grade is sometimes a stressful time for students. Whereas 9th and 10th grade were times of transition and hitting your stride, 11th grade is often when high school...

Many students don’t initially realize that there are two primary types of scholarships—need-based and merit scholarships. While need-based scholarships take your financial need into account when determining whether or not...

Over the years, the SAT has changed both significantly and repeatedly. The CollegeBoard, who oversees the test, has continually updated it in an effort to reflect changing educational standards. The...

Increasingly, high school students are finding that real-world job experiences provide an edge when it comes to college and career readiness. In fact, students who have already gotten their feet...

Here at CollegeVine we’ve met a lot of students over the years, so we know that there are some universal questions that come up for serious students undergoing the college...

For many high school students, summer is a break from the normal frenzy of academia. After the juggling of school work, test prep, extracurricular activities, and social events, you may...