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I recently got my SAT results back and scored a 1490. While I'm happy with my score, I'm wondering if this is considered competitive for top colleges. Can anyone share some advice on whether I should …
Hiya, I'm a high school junior, and I currently have a 3.8 unweighted GPA. Just wondering, is that a good GPA for getting into competitive colleges? Thanks, everyone!
Hi friends, I'm considering applying to Morgan State and I'm super curious about the atmosphere there. How would you describe the student experience? What makes it stand out as an HBCU?
Can anybody explain the real difference between getting a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology? Is one better than the other for med school or research careers?
Hey guys, I'm from Atlanta and I'm searching for internships to do during my junior year. If you've done a high school internship in Atlanta, can you share your experiences and recommendations? Thank …
I'm a junior looking to beef up my service hours before application season. Does anyone have suggestions for ways to find volunteer opportunities, especially ones that might relate to my interest in e …
This has been bugging me for a while... when admissions committees are reading through our applications, how do they do it? Like, do they read every single word or do they skim through parts? Really j …
The Heart of Algebra section is kinda giving me trouble right now. Does anyone have recommendations for study resources or strategies that really worked for them?
Hi all, I'm a junior and I'm strongly considering applying to UCLA. I'm really interested in their economics program. Does anyone have info on the admission requirements for the econ major specificall …
Quick question, I was doing some college search and came across McNeese State University. I'm trying to clarify, is it classified as an HBCU? I couldn't find definitive info, and I'm considering HBCUs …
Anyone been to the Milwaukee Bucks HBCU Night? What kind of events do they have, and is it worth checking out as a prospective student interested in HBCUs?
Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior and my current GPA is 3.96. While I think it's a good GPA, I want to know if it's considered competitive enough for top college admissions. Any opinions on the ma …
Does anyone have insight into how the National HBCU Alumni Association impacts current students? I'm considering applying to an HBCU and wondering how alumni networks might support me academically and …
I'm exploring my HBCU options and came across Mississippi Valley State University. What's the reputation like, and would it be a good choice academically and socially?
Hey everyone! So, I've got an AP Lang argument essay coming up, and I want to make sure I write the best essay I can. Do you guys have any advice or resources on how to structure it, and what I should …
I've been trying to understand how my GPA stacks up against others. Can anyone tell me what range of GPA is considered standard or competitive when it comes to college admissions?
I'm trying to find ways to fund my future college education and I came across the idea of creating a GoFundMe to help with student loan costs. Has anyone tried doing this before? If so, did it work fo …
Does anyone have info on the best HBCU bands or music programs? I'm really passionate about music and would love to join a college band that's got a fantastic program.
Hey everyone, a bit stressed trying to figure out the academic strength of HBCUs. Does anyone have information on graduation rates at HBCUs, or where I can find such a list?
Hi guys! I'm looking into applying to Wake Forest, and I've heard that some colleges really value demonstrated interest. Does Wake Forest track demonstrated interest? Should I make an effort to try an …