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Hey, I’ve been hearing mixed things about an 'adversity score' being part of the SAT. Can someone explain what it is and how it impacts our college applications? I'm a bit confused about whether it's …

I’m a junior trying to figure out my college list and I really love the idea of the community at HBCUs. I’m curious though, how does the on-campus housing situation at HBCUs impact the overall college …

Does anyone know of HBCUs with strong neuroscience undergraduate programs? I'm super keen on brain sciences and I'd love to support an HBCU community while pursuing my major.

The test anxiety got to me and my ACT scores aren't great. I've heard some colleges don’t require the ACT anymore? Are there HBCUs on that list where I could maybe apply without submitting my ACT scor …

I noticed people talking about recruiting rankings a lot – anyone know how much weight these actually carry for HBCUs, and what impact it has on their programs?

Hey team, I'm a junior from Philadelphia exploring my options for college, and I'm drawn to the cultural and educational impact of HBCUs. Could anyone familiar with the Philly area point me toward nea …

Hey everyone, I've been looking at different colleges for athletics and came across some HBCUs with strong programs. As a white student, I'm curious about the experience and opportunities for white at …

Hey everyone! So, I've been looking at potentially attending an HBCU for med school and was really curious if there are any located in Florida. Also, if you happen to know how they're viewed in terms …

I’m a junior in high school and looking for colleges with solid track and field programs. I'm especially interested in attending an HBCU. Could anyone drop some names of HBCUs that have such programs …

Hey everyone! I'm starting to plan out my SAT study schedule and I heard there might be changes to the SAT format coming soon. Can someone fill me in on what changes are expected for the 2023-2024 cyc …

Hey y'all, getting a little stressed as junior year is moving so fast. I'm set on law and seriously considering Atlanta for college due to family ties. Do any of the HBCUs in Atlanta have law schools, …

I know 'hacks' might not be the best word here, but I've been studying for the SAT like crazy and my test date is looming. I've covered most of the content but wondering if anyone has any lesser-known …

Okay, guys, so I’m all in on making a difference in the environment, and I’m exploring my options for undergrad. Are there any HBCUs renowned for their environmental science programs? Any alumni willi …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior seriously considering going into education, and I've been looking into HBCUs. I want to be a really impactful teacher. Can anyone shed some light on how the teacher preparat …

Hi, y'all! So, I heard some schools offer special prep programs or initiatives especially for students heading to HBCUs. Does anyone know more about this and can someone explain if they are worth the …

Hey guys, just wondering how much weight do HBCU rankings hold during the admissions process? Do colleges consider their own ranking when making decisions, and should I aim for the higher-ranked HBCUs …

I'm diving deep into my college search and I'm pretty set on radiology. I'd love to maintain my cultural heritage as I pursue this, so I'm wondering if any of you know of HBCUs that offer strong radio …

Hello, aspiring tooth fairy in training here! 🧚 I’m looking for HBCUs that offer strong pre-dentistry programs. What institutions should I be looking at, and how can I evaluate their pre-health advisi …

Alright, I know this might be a bit niche, but I'm a high school junior totally into game design and development. It would mean a lot to me to combine this passion with the culture and environment of …

Okay, so I'm considering transferring to an HBCU next year. I wanted to ask if anyone here has used the HBCU transfer portal for 2023, and what your experience was like? Was it straightforward, and di …