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I've been doing some volunteering in my community and want to make sure I'm documenting my hours correctly for college applications. What's the best way to track and present my volunteer hours, and an …
I'm trying to write my essay for the National Honor Society application and feeling stuck. Any sources for examples that can point me in the right direction?
Hey everyone! I've been doing some volunteering recently, and I realized I need to keep track of my community service hours for college applications. What's the best way to log these hours and make su …
Hi folks, I'm planning to pursue a career in the medical field and I'd love to attend an HBCU. Does anyone know which HBCUs have reputable medical programs?
Hello everyone! I just learned that some colleges recalculate your GPA during the admissions process. Can someone explain how this is done and what factors colleges consider when recalculating your GP …
I'm working on this college essay prompt that essentially asks to 'tell us about yourself,' and it's so open-ended I don't know where to start. Any advice on picking an angle that stands out but still …
I’m a junior starting to look at colleges and have a growing interest in public HBCUs. For those who know about or attend a public HBCU in Atlanta, what's your take on the academics, campus life, and …
Hi there! I'm a high school junior and I've been learning about Early Decision (ED) as a college application option. I know it can boost your chances of getting accepted, but by how much? Are there an …
I'm exploring options for my future and I've been interested in pursuing an MBA at an HBCU. Can anyone share their experiences with online MBA programs offered by HBCUs? How are the programs in terms …
Hey guys! I'm really interested in joining the National Honor Society (NHS) at my school. Can anyone share their experiences and give me some advice on how to get in? What requirements or characterist …
Hey guys, I keep hearing about HBCUs, but I'm not totally sure what they stand for or their significance. Can someone break down the history and purpose behind HBCUs for me? Want to be more informed b …
Heyy! So I've got this research assignment coming up, and I'm struggling to find an interesting topic. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance!
Hello! I'm a junior who's really interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. I've been looking into high school hospital internships but I'm struggling to find any in my area. Does anyone ha …
Hey everyone! I'm trying to brainstorm some leadership experiences that I can include in my college applications. Can you share some examples of leadership positions or activities you've participated …
I have a 2.5 GPA in my current college courses, and I'm concerned about how this GPA will be perceived if I decide to transfer or apply for internships. Is my GPA too low, and if so, should I work on …
My high school uses a 10-point scale for GPA, but most colleges I'm interested in seem to use a 4-point scale. How do I convert my GPA from a 10-point scale to a 4-point scale? Will colleges do this c …
Yo, does anyone know how the ticketing works for the Michael B. Jordan HBCU Classic? I'm super into basketball and I'd love to attend!
I'm a junior and starting to think about college majors. Problem is, I have no clue what I want to study! How did you guys figure out your majors? Are there any resources I can use to help me find a m …
Hey team, I'm a junior committed to attending an HBCU, but I'm undecided about private vs. public. Can someone drop some wisdom on the standout factors of public HBCU schools that could sway my decisi …
Hi all, I'm in the process of applying to NYU and I was curious if they offer interviews as part of the admissions process. If they do, is the interview required or optional, and what's the general fo …