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Hey everyone, just a bit curious here – what skills does the PSAT assess? I know it’s a practice test for the SAT, but I'm wondering specifically what academic areas and abilities it's trying to measu …
So I found out about the Target HBCU Design Challenge recently, and I'm curious if it would be a good extracurricular to add to my college apps. Does anyone know if participating in these kinds of com …
Okay, so I've heard a bit about CCP (College Credit Plus) classes and how they can give you college credit while you're still in high school. Can someone explain how these differ from AP classes and w …
Is it possible to take CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) classes as a high school student? If so, what's the deal with that? How do you balance it with high school coursework, and where do you even fi …
Hey everyone, I just saw some clips from the Rose Bowl Parade, and I was blown away by the HBCU bands' performances! Does anyone know how these bands prepare for such a huge event? What's the process, …
Hey everyone, I've been wondering about the graduation requirements and kinda stressed about whether my GPA is on track. What's the typical GPA requirement for graduating high school? Is it different …
Hey friends! I'm a junior considering taking a few CLEP exams to earn college credit and save some cash. Just wondering if anyone's used CLEP credits and how they were viewed by colleges? Do all colle …
Feeling a bit stressed and need some advice! I've been considering a study abroad program for next summer, but I'm worried about how it would fit into my college application timeline. Has anyone done …
I've read a bit about the history of HBCUs and found out that some were founded by white philanthropists. Can anyone share more information on this or how it influences the schools' missions and envir …
What's up! So I'm trying to plan out my junior year activities and thinking ahead for college. I'm super interested in attending an HBCU and kinda stressed about making my application stand out. Are t …
I'm starting to feel the pressure with college apps around the corner. I'm really interested in the University of South Carolina and was hoping someone could tell me if they accept the Common App?
I've been looking at Xavier University and I'm curious about its reputation as an HBCU. What's the social scene like? Can anyone share what makes it unique or different from other HBCUs, especially in …
Okay, so I've seen a few movies and heard about HBCU step shows—they look super cool! Does anyone here have firsthand experience with them? Like, how big of a deal are they on campus, and what do I ne …
AP Euro has been tough, and I'm getting stressed about the upcoming exam. Does anybody have any effective study methods or must-use resources they could recommend to help me prepare? Like, is there an …
Hi all! I'm super passionate about studying psychology and I've been looking into HBCUs. Does anyone know how the psychology department of HBCUs generally are? What about research opportunities, inter …
Hey all! I'm from New York and super into the idea of attending an HBCU, but I'm not sure if I want to go too far from home. Does anyone know if there are any HBCUs in New York or am I out of luck and …
Hey guys! So math's not exactly my jam, but I've been hearing mixed things. Do a lot of colleges require you to have taken calculus in high school, or can I get by with just pre-calc? Worried it might …
So, I’m super interested in the unique culture and history of HBCUs, but I'm not African American. I’ve heard different things, but I want to hear from you guys – do you actually have to be black to a …
Hey guys, I'm looking into applying to Stanford next year and I'm wondering if they use the Common App for their admissions process. I know some schools have their own systems, and I want to make sure …
Hey friends, I need to choose electives for next year and I’m considering taking more social studies classes. Could someone explain the difference between the various types? Are some looked at more fa …