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Hey, did anyone participate in National HBCU Week this year? As a junior looking into colleges, I'd love to hear how you all got involved and what sort of events took place. Do you think these events …
So, I've been playing tennis for my high school and I love it. Considering tennis programs at HBCUs for my college career, but what are the actual benefits of being a part of one? Are there opportunit …
Hello! I've heard a little about the Ignite HBCU Excellence Act and that it could impact campus facilities and opportunities. Can someone explain what this act entails and how it might affect a studen …
Hey guys, I've always been fascinated by the vibrant culture of HBCUs, especially the show-style marching bands. I'm curious to know how important the role of band dancers is within this community? Ar …
I'm thinking about Greek life, and the 'Q-Dogs' have caught my attention. Does anyone have experiences or info about what being part of such a fraternity at an HBCU involves? How does it compare to ot …
I see lots of rankings for public HBCUs, but I'm not sure how much weight I should give them. Do these rankings significantly influence the reputation of these schools, and how should they play into m …
As I'm planning to pursue a career in medicine, I'm looking into different colleges' pre-med tracks and medical programs. Do HBCUs have strong medical programs, and how would one go about comparing th …
Our school uses MaiaLearning for college planning and I heard you can sync it with the Common App. Can anyone walk me through the process to connect MaiaLearning to the Common App? I'm not sure where …
Hello peeps, junior here considering HBCUs and I'm really curious about the Greek life there. How dominant is Greek life on HBCU campuses? I’m interested in joining for networking and the strong sense …
Hey everyone! I'm starting to narrow down my college list and I've got a real interest in HBCUs. I'm trying to keep costs down as much as possible. Does anyone know which HBCUs don't have an applicati …
Yo, so I'm volunteering at different places and I need to log these hours for school, but I want to make sure I'm doing it right. How do y'all keep track of your hours and ensure everything is recorde …
I've skipped a couple of classes this semester, nothing chronic, just here and there. Could this negatively affect my high school record for college admissions if it doesn't impact my grades? Or do co …
I saw somewhere online about HBCU-branded debit cards and I'm kind of curious. Do these actually exist? If so, are they linked to any benefits for students, like discounts or banking perks? Thanks for …
Hey y'all! Just trying to expand my college search and I was wondering if there are any HBCUs in Iowa specifically? If so, could someone tell me what kind of programs they're known for? Really trying …
If someone needs to retake a CLEP exam, what's the minimum amount of time you have to wait before you can sit for it again? I want to make sure I leave enough time to study in between, just in case.
Hello friends! I'm doing my college search and I've got family in Virginia, so I'm curious about the HBCU scene there. Can anyone share their thoughts or insights on the HBCU schools in Virginia? Are …
Just wondering if anybody here's got a likely letter from UChicago? They're kinda hush-hush about admissions, so I'm dying to know more about these letters. If you've got one, what does it entail and …
Hey everyone, so I've been studying for a couple of CLEP exams and I just want to set some score goals. Does anyone know where I can find a reliable CLEP exam score chart that shows what the scores tr …
Hi friends, I'm in a dilemma! I'm considering applying to both public and private HBCUs, but I'm not sure how to weigh my options. Could someone share their thoughts on the pros and cons of public HBC …
Kinda stressed junior here. I'm about to fill out my National Honor Society application and I'm wondering if anyone's got tips on what to focus on or common mistakes to avoid? How do I make my applica …