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I'm kinda confused about the whole SAT superscore vs. score choice situation. When I'm sending in my SAT scores, how do colleges actually view superscores? Is one method preferred over the other, or d …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior starting to look at colleges, and I'm really interested in the unique culture and opportunities at HBCUs. Can anyone share their experiences or insights regarding HBCUs in G …

Hey everyone, just caught wind of something called 'HBCU Week' but I'm a bit out of the loop. What exactly happens during that week, and when is it typically celebrated? I'm thinking of attending even …

With a keen interest in both college football and the prospects of HBCU athletes, I was wondering how many HBCU players are currently in the NFL. Also, does having successful alumni in professional sp …

Hey everyone, I’ve been considering applying to an HBCU for computer science because I really vibe with the community and support they offer. My concern is whether tech companies actively recruit from …

Anyone knows the deal with HBCUs' sizes and their academic reputations? I'm thinking the size of the university could influence the experience and opportunities. Which is the biggest HBCU in terms of …

Hey friends! I've heard that HBCU Week offers a ton of cool opportunities and scholarships. I'm thinking about attending next year. Can anyone tell me what kind of scholarships are usually offered, an …

Hey everyone, I've been looking into colleges and I'm really curious about HBCUs. Can anyone share what the student life and culture are generally like at a Historically Black College or University? I …

I'm a junior hoping to play college softball and am weighing my options. I've been looking at HBCUs and noticed softball rankings vary. Do you guys think that the rankings are a big deal in terms of t …

I've read a bit about CLEP exams and I'm kinda interested, but I'm not sure which subjects are offered. Can anyone share where I could find a complete list of CLEP exams? I'm planning to use them to c …

Feeling a bit stressed trying to make my college list here, and I'm really drawn to HBCUs. Does anyone know which HBCU is known to be the most competitive or the toughest to get into? I want to challe …

Hey everyone, as someone who's leaning towards a computer science major in college, I want to strengthen my skills and resume. What computer courses would you guys recommend for a high school junior w …

Hi all, I'm considering becoming a teacher and I've heard about the rich history of teacher education at HBCUs. As a junior in high school thinking ahead, which HBCUs would you say have the best progr …

Out of curiosity, does anyone know what the average GPA is among high school students across the country? Just trying to gauge where I stand compared to others.

I've always been fascinated by step shows and the stroll culture at HBCUs. Can someone share their experience with these traditions? I’m curious about how they influence campus life and if being a par …

Sooo, I've been looking into HBCUs and I'm really into football. Does anyone know where I can find the HBCU football schedule, and do these games get good media exposure, like on networks such as ESPN …

I just heard about the ASBC HBCU Festival, and I'm kinda intrigued. Does anyone know how it assists high school students like us? Like, does it offer workshops on college admissions, or can I get a ch …

I've been looking into colleges recently and I'm interested in the HBCUs in Atlanta. Could anyone share what the culture and campus life are like at these schools? I want to make sure I'd fit in and t …

Hey all, I'm a junior in HS looking into colleges, and I'm thinking of applying to an HBCU, specifically in Houston, TX, since I have family there. Could anyone share what the advantages are of attend …

I've been stressing out because the Dallas HBCU Invitational is coming up and I'm thinking of participating. Do these kinds of events matter to college admissions officers at HBCUs or other schools? C …