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I'm in my junior year and looking to apply to colleges with strong athletic programs. I've heard HBCUs have a great community spirit but I’m curious, which HBCUs are recognized for their strong athlet …
Hey everyone! I've recently developed a real interest in agriculture and I'm considering applying to an HBCU for this. Does anyone know how good the agriculture programs are at HBCUs and how they affe …
Hey guys, does anyone here have any insights on Psy.D. programs at HBCUs? How competitive are they? Also, what's the support like for students pursuing a career in psychology at an HBCU? Just trying t …
I'm a junior feeling a bit stressed because I can't seem to find HBCU colleges in West Virginia. Does anyone know if there are any, and if so, could you share some details about them?
Hey everyone, I'm super interested in pursuing a nursing major at an HBCU and was wondering if anyone has insight into how their nursing programs stack up against each other. Which HBCUs are generally …
Hey folks, I'm really passionate about attending an HBCU, and I've been trying to find scholarships that could potentially cover full tuition. Does anyone have tips or resources they could share on ho …
I keep hearing the term 'HBCU experience,' but what does it really mean on a personal level? Could anyone here who's currently at an HBCU or a recent alum lay it out for me? I’m looking for stories an …
So, there’s this HBCU gala coming up and I'm kinda interested in going to network and learn more about their programs. I just wanna know: what’s the dress code like, especially for a high schooler? I …
I'm a bit anxious about my GPA as I'm attending a high school that feeds into an HBCU, and I'm aiming for some competitive colleges. Does anyone know how effectively GPA is assessed when you're coming …
Hi friends! I'm a junior who loves coding and I heard about college hackathons. Does anyone know if HBCUs host hackathons for high school students? I'd love to get involved, especially if it could hel …
I'm super passionate about athletic training and helping athletes stay in tip-top shape. Can anyone tell me which HBCUs have strong Athletic Training majors?
I've been a part of my school's gospel choir for the past three years, and we're prepping for an HBCU gospel choir competition. Does anyone know if this is something that can make my application stand …
Hey everyone! I'm super interested in applying to a few HBCUs for college and was wondering if there's a way to get a fee waiver for those applications on the Common App. Has anyone gone through this …
Hey guys, I'm kind of stressing because I need to figure out where to apply, and I want to continue soccer in college. I've always been enthusiastic about the culture and community at HBCUs, but I'm n …
I've recently heard about the HBCU Innovation Summit, and I'm kind of interested in how attending something like that could help a high schooler. Has anyone attended before or does anyone know if it g …
Hi everyone! I'm an international student from Brazil and I'm super interested in the vibrant culture and history of HBCUs. I'm just not sure what kind of support or resources these universities offer …
I'm compiling a list of potential colleges and I was wondering about Elizabeth City State University. As an HBCU, does it have any specific programs or aspects of its community that make it stand out …
Hey everyone, I've been passionate about journalism for a while now and am starting to look at colleges. Can anyone share their experiences or knowledge about how journalism programs at HBCUs stack up …
I've read up a bit on HBCUs and learned about their historical significance. I'm Latino, and I would love to consider an HBCU for its culture and programs. Is it common for non-black students to atten …
Hey everyone, I'm really considering attending an HBCU and I heard there are some major events in cities like Atlanta, where prospective students like us can get a feel for the culture. Does anyone kn …