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Hey there! I'm considering whether or not to apply for honors programs at some of the colleges on my list. What are the real benefits of being in an honors college? Do you get better housing, more one …
Hey everyone! I've heard bits and pieces about Brown's Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME), and it seems like a unique path to med school. Can anyone who's familiar with it explain how it work …
When you guys are making your college lists, how do you decide which ones are your safety schools? Any tips or criteria you use would be super helpful right now.
Hey guys, I'm trying to shortlist HBCUs with strong Communications programs but it feels like navigating a maze. Does anyone have insights or know of a place where I can find a ranked list specificall …
Hey everyone! I've been looking into HBCUs and noticed they have some sports teams. Could someone shed light on how HBCU athletic programs compare to other NCAA schools in terms of recruitment, schola …
Hey everyone, I'm starting to look at colleges with rolling admissions and I'm a bit confused about timing. When is generally the best time to apply to these types of schools? I want to make sure I ge …
I'm trying to make sense of financial aid and came across Pell Grants. Can someone explain how they work, like how do you qualify for them, and do they really make a big difference in paying for colle …
Hi y'all, junior here starting to prep for the SAT. What are colleges looking for in terms of SAT scores for admissions? I know it varies by school, but is there a general score range that's considere …
Quick question: I couldn't find much info on this but wanted to know if Texas Tech partners with any HBCUs for exchange programs or joint initiatives.
So I've been invited to the Duke TIP 7th Grade Talent Search, and I'm trying to decide if it's worthwhile. Has anyone here done it and found it beneficial for high school or college applications?
Question for peeps who've already done this--is scheduling an SAT for May of my junior year a solid plan? I'm trying to leave some room just in case I need a retake. Thoughts on this timing in terms o …
Hi everyone, I need some clarity – what’s the difference between a high school equivalency diploma and a regular one? Does one carry more weight than the other in the eyes of colleges? In other words, …
Hey guys, I'm trying to plan out my junior year schedule and I'm torn between AP Seminar and AP Research. Do colleges see one as more rigorous than the other, or do they value them both equally? Also, …
Okay, so I'm in the running to be valedictorian, but I'm not really sure how much colleges care about that. How much does being a valedictorian actually affect your college application?
As a junior, I'm starting to think seriously about college majors and pre-med is on my radar. What are some key things I should know or consider if I choose to pursue pre-med in college? Any insights …
Hey there, I'm a junior in high school and a tennis player looking to play at the collegiate level. Can anybody share which HBCUs have the top tennis teams?
Also interested in how supportive they are f …
Looking into financial aid options and came across the Federal Perkins Loan Program. I'm a bit overwhelmed with all the different loan types; what exactly should I know about this one? Any insights ar …
Hey guys! I'm on the fence about applying to traditional four-year colleges or going to a trade school. What are the actual pros and cons here? Any trade school grads out there with some advice?
Hey everyone! Currently in a bit of decision paralysis; I'm super interested in majoring in engineering and I've got mad respect for HBCUs. Can anyone drop a list or some experiences with the top acad …
Starting to feel the pressure here with my SAT scores... Do most HBCUs have test-optional admissions policies?