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Best way to document volunteer hours?

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 …

2 years ago

NHS Essays: Where can I look at high school student examples of National Honor Society essays?

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?

2 years ago

Logging Community Service Hours?

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 …

2 years ago

Which HBCUs offer strong medical programs?

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?

2 years ago

Recalculating GPA by colleges

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 …

2 years ago

Approach for writing a 'college essay about yourself'?

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 …

2 years ago

How Do Public HBCUs in Atlanta Stack Up?

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 …

2 years ago

Early Decision acceptance rate?

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 …

2 years ago

Does anyone have experience with the HBCU MBA programs online?

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 …

2 years ago

Getting into NHS

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 …

2 years ago

What does HBCU stand for, and what history should I know?

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 …

2 years ago

Any cool research topics for high school students?

Heyy! So I've got this research assignment coming up, and I'm struggling to find an interesting topic. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Hospital Internships for High Schoolers?

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 …

2 years ago

What are some examples of leadership experience for college applications?

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 …

2 years ago

Is a 2.5 GPA good enough for college success?

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 …

2 years ago

Converting GPA from a 10 to 4-point scale

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 …

2 years ago

How can I get tickets to the Michael B. Jordan HBCU Classic?

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!

2 years ago

Need help finding a major that suits me

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 …

2 years ago

Choosing the Right Public HBCU School

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 …

2 years ago

Does NYU conduct interviews for prospective students?

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 …

2 years ago
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