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I'm currently a junior and starting my college search process. Wrestling is one the sports I'd love to pursue in college. I'm looking into HBCUs but it's a bit tough to find information on their athle …

I'm curious and thinking ahead about the role of faculty in my college education. I know HBCUs sometimes have different funding sources—does anyone know how this affects the availability of grants for …

I've been hearing a lot about Coach Prime and his influence on HBCUs. Can anyone explain how he's changing the game for student athletes and HBCUs in general?

Hey peeps! Aspiring artist here, trying to find a college with a strong art program as well as an empowering community. I'm feeling drawn to the HBCU experience. Can someone drop some names of HBCUs t …

Hey everyone, I'm starting to look into colleges and I'm very interested in the culture and community at HBCUs. Could someone give me an overview of all the HBCUs located in North Carolina? I'm trying …

Hey folks! Super excited to have been accepted into an HBCU! I'm starting to think about dorm life and I wanna get a jump on planning. What are some must-have dorm essentials for an HBCU? Anything uni …

Hey guys, I'm a junior starting to look at colleges and I'm particularly interested in HBCUs. I've come across the US News HBCU rankings and I'm wondering how much weight I should give to these rankin …

So, I've taken a few AP exams and I'm not sure where I should report the scores on the Common App. Also, if my scores aren’t that great, should I even report them? A bit stressed about it because I do …

Hey everyone, I'm starting to look at colleges and I'm really interested in HBCUs. Could anyone enlighten me on how the application process might differ for HBCUs compared to other schools? Are there …

Hey everyone, as a junior starting to look at colleges, I’m really curious about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). I heard that there are bus tours that let you visit multiple camp …

I'm thinking about continuing football in college and I'm super interested in the HBCU vibe. Can anyone share what it's like to be part of an HBCU sports team, specifically football? How's the recruit …

Ever since I was little, my dream was to fly. Now that I'm looking at colleges, I'd love to pursue my passion at an HBCU. Does anyone have recommendations for HBCUs with strong aviation programs?

Hi folks! I'm a junior trying to look for colleges where I can potentially walk-on for football. Does anyone know which HBCUs are Division 1 football schools? I'm really hoping to find a school with a …

Hey everyone! I'm really passionate about entrepreneurship and I'm considering attending an HBCU that offers strong support for business majors. Does anyone know which HBCUs are recognized for their b …

I heard ATT has some involvement with HBCUs but I'm kinda confused about what it exactly is. Does anyone know if it's a scholarship program or something else? Looking for ways to support my college jo …

Hey peeps! I’ve started to think about my Common App essay and brainstorming some ideas. Does anyone know if the Common App prompts change every year or can I start working on them now, confident that …

Hello friends! Trying not to panic while I'm looking into nursing programs at HBCUs in Texas. Does anyone have experience or knowledge about the quality of these programs? Looking for something that b …

Hi friends, I've been doing some research on potential career paths and I’m intrigued by the idea of becoming a basketball coach at an HBCU. Does anyone have insight into what that career looks like? …

Ok, so I'm a junior thinking ahead about college and I really enjoy communications – like media, PR, journalism, you name it. Which HBCUs are known for their communications programs? If anyone has per …

Okay, so I’ve been dancing since I was 5 and I'm totally set on joining a dance team in college. I've seen some incredible performances by HBCU dance lines and I'd love to be a part of that culture an …