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Hey all, hoping to find a school where I can balance my academic and athletic interests. I'm passionate about basketball and want to know which HBCUs are known for their strong basketball programs, no …
Hey guys, I've been looking into HBCUs and I'm really interested in their cultural and educational environment. Could someone who's attended an HBCU share what the day-to-day vibe is like and how the …
I'm a junior looking into early childhood education and I've heard HBCUs have strong programs. My grades are decent, but not top of my class. Does anyone have experience with obtaining scholarships or …
Hi! So I'm starting to stress a bit about college costs and I was wondering, do any HBCUs offer low out-of-state tuition that you've heard of? Any assistance in narrowing down my list would be golden!
Hi guys! I'm in the process of listing out colleges and obviously HBCUs are on my list. I've heard that some majors are really strong at HBCUs compared to other schools. Can anyone shed some light on …
I'm curious if starting at a 2-year HBCU college and then transferring to a 4-year university would be a strategic move. Does anyone have experience with this and can share how it affected their educa …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior starting to look into colleges, and I'm pretty set on attending an HBCU. I'm super passionate about Information Technology and was wondering if anyone could share their expe …
Hey everyone! I've heard that some colleges really care if you show demonstrated interest. Do HBCUs typically consider demonstrated interest (like attending virtual college fairs or college-specific e …
I'm super into tech and coding, and I'm thinking about my future in the tech industry. I heard about diversity in tech summits being held at HBCUs – has anyone been to one, and what was your takeaway? …
I've been hearing a lot about events such as the HBCU Celebration Bowl and was wondering how significant they are for students. Do these events offer networking opportunities, or are they more about s …
Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior really interested in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and I want to start getting involved or showing my interest even before I apply. Any t …
Okay, so I'm in a pickle and could use some advice. I've been weighing my college choices and I'm torn between the vibe and community at HBCUs and the prestige of Ivy League schools. How do I figure o …
Hi guys! So, I'm starting to think about who to ask for letters of recommendation for college apps. How many do I need typically, and do all colleges want a letter from a STEM teacher and a humanities …
I'm a junior and a football player looking into colleges, and I was wondering how the HBCU Senior Bowl affects student-athletes who participate. Does it have a significant impact on their college expe …
So, I'm a high school junior trying to figure out the whole college thing and I have a passion for the technical side of things, like engineering and IT. Does anyone know which HBCUs are known for the …
Hey guys, so I'm a bit anxious about getting a good score on the SAT/ACT before applications are due in the fall. I've got a pretty packed summer with a part-time job and some volunteering, but I know …
Hi everyone! I'm looking into seminary schools at HBCUs because I want that cultural and historical educational environment, but my current situation would make attending in person a bit challenging. …
Hey fam, I've been doing a deep dive into HBCUs and I'm kind of in love with the idea of attending one. However, I also want to keep it real and prepare for any challenges that might come up. Does any …
I've heard about the HBCU Founders Initiative and it sounds super interesting! Could anyone explain what it is and how a high school student like me could get involved? Is it more for college students …
Hey everyone! I'm super interested in nursing and I’ve been looking into pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. I want to stay connected to the HBCU community throughout my education. Can …