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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 …
I'm a junior looking into colleges, and being part of a community that appreciates football is important to me. Could anyone tell me which HBCUs in Georgia have football teams? I'd love to be somewher …
Hello friends! I'm super interested in exploring law, and I've been thinking a lot about HBCUs. Could anyone share some insight on the types of pre-law programs available at HBCUs? I'm looking for a p …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior in high school and basketball is really important to me! I'm starting to look into colleges and I’m specifically interested in which HBCUs have strong women’s basketball tea …
Could anyone on here give me the low-down on HBCUs in Alabama that have solid nursing programs? It's kinda tough to figure out from just websites what the program's quality is like or what the student …
Just caught wind of the Boeing HBCU Immersion Program and it got me curious. How competitive is it to get into this program and what kind of experiences do students get out of it? Is it worth applying …
Hey everyone, I've been looking into HBCUs and noticed there are rankings like for other schools. How much should I consider the ranking of an HBCU like Alabama State University when I'm deciding wher …
So I'm doing a project for school about different college infrastructures and their impact on education. I'm particularly interested in HBCUs and wanted to ask, can someone fill me in on the kind of i …
Currently in my junior year and obsessed with all things film. I’m trying to find an HBCU with a good film major that offers hands-on experience, industry contacts, and solid storytelling courses. Has …