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Hey guys! I'm a junior in high school, and I've been fascinated by speech pathology for a while now. I'm super interested in attending an HBCU but I'm having trouble finding information on which ones …

I'm researching different universities and am interested in the culture and history associated with them. I've heard a bit about East Tennessee State University but wanted to know, has it ever been co …

Hey y'all! So, I'm a high school junior thinking about playing at HBCU. I heard about the Dallas HBCU Classic and was wondering if it's a big recruitment event for athletes? Does it offer a good oppor …

I came across this 'Grow with Google HBCU Career Readiness Program' and I'm pretty intrigued. Can someone explain what it is and how it could benefit a student at an HBCU?

Yo, need some guidance here! I'm a high school junior trying to get a feel for which HBCUs might be the best fit for me. Anyone got a breakdown of the top 5 HBCU colleges and what makes each one uniqu …

Hi guys, quick question, I’m polishing up my admissions essay and I’m stuck on grammar. Should I write 'an HBCU' or 'a HBCU' when referring to Historically Black Colleges and Universities? I want my e …

For schools that aren't HBCUs, like George Mason, is there a strong HBCU-like community or ways they support minority students? Trying to weigh my options and culture is a big deal for me.

Seeing celebs like Michael B. Jordan get involved with HBCUs is pretty cool, not gonna lie. Has anyone experienced the HBCU basketball tournament or similar events? Curious to know if they make a big …

Hello everyone! So, the college search is kicking into high gear for me and I'm really set on majoring in business. I've heard HBCUs can offer a unique community and support network, so I'd love to he …

Hey folks! I've been reading up a bit on historically black colleges and universities and came across terms like 'executive order' related to HBCUs. It got me wondering, apart from the rich cultural h …

I'm starting to narrow down my college list. I'm curious about the qualifications and metrics used to rank the top 25 HBCUs. What factors should I consider important when looking at these rankings?

Hello, I'm starting to research colleges and I'm particularly interested in Historically Black Colleges and Universities. I've played football all throughout high school and was looking at D2 schools …

Just trying to shortlist some colleges, and I'm curious if anyone knows which HBCUs have made it onto the Forbes list recently or historically, and what makes them stand out? Is there a noticeable dif …

I've been doing hair and makeup for friends and family for years now and I'm seriously thinking about making it a career. Heard some HBCUs have great cosmetology programs. Anyone got the scoop on whic …

Okay, so I've got this one Common App essay that I’m polishing, but I’m considering tailoring it a bit when applying to different schools to better align with their values and vibe. Does anyone know i …

Hi friends, I’m currently in the process of researching colleges and I'd love to stay relatively close to home. I'm really interested in the culture and community of HBCUs. Does anyone know if there’s …

As a junior interested in biomedical engineering, I've been trying to compile a list of potential colleges. Are there HBCUs that are particularly strong in this field? I'd love to hear which schools h …

Hey y'all! I'm a junior and I play high school football. I'm starting to think about playing at the college level and am super interested in HBCUs. Can anyone shed light on the culture and competitive …

Hey everyone, Im thinking about taking the Spanish CLEP exam to get some college credits. Can anyone tell me how to find the next available exam dates? I need to plan around my school and sports sched …

Alright, so I'm in the middle of figuring out my college list, and I've come across schools like Austin Peay, Claflin University, Coppin State, and Florida State. Are any of these considered HBCUs? I' …