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Our school offers a class called Strategies for Academic Success and I'm wondering if it looks good for college? Does anyone know if it's viewed as a rigorous course, or should I use that slot for an …
I'm planning my junior year schedule and I'm a bit stressed about math. My major will likely be in the humanities, but I'm wondering if not taking pre-calc would hurt my chances at a good college. Is …
Hey everyone! I'm considering attending an HBCU and I'm really into sports too. Can anyone share how the sports programs, especially the lesser-known ones like soccer or softball, stack up in terms of …
Hey folks, I'm planning ahead for this summer and I'm thinking about taking some online courses to strengthen my college application. Can anyone recommend specific online courses that would look impre …
I’m a junior starting to look at colleges and I’m curious about Yale. What majors or disciplines is Yale University most known for? Are there specific programs that are more competitive or prestigious …
Hey all! I'm working through my college and post-grad plans and stumbled across the Columbia University HBCU fellowship. I’m not quite clear on what it is or what opportunities it provides for HBCU st …
I've always been a huge fan of football and I'm currently checking out colleges. I keep hearing about the vibe at HBCU football games and I'm curious, how do HBCU football stadiums stack up in size an …
The University of Washington seems pretty impressive, and it's in a great location too - love me some Seattle! What are the strongest or most reputable academic programs they offer? If anyone has spec …
Ugh, just got waitlisted at one of my top choices and they allow for an additional essay. I want to make sure I nail it. Does anyone know what elements to include in a waitlist essay that could sway t …
Could use some guidance! When filling out the education section of the Common App, I'm unsure what classes count as 'Honors.' Is it just classes labeled 'Honors' at my school, or do AP/IB courses coun …
Hey there! Junior year's been a whirlwind and I realized I could potentially skip some college math with the Calculus CLEP exam. Do you think it's worth the stress to study for it during my summer bre …
I've been trying to find info on HBCUs in Missouri because I'm interested in staying in-state for college. Does anyone know which HBCUs are here and a little about them? Thanks for the help!
I'm super interested in psych and considering it as a major. Do high schools usually offer psychology classes, and if mine does, would taking it help my college app?
Hi folks, I'm a junior in the IB program and I'm starting to look into colleges. Do admissions offices regard IB classes as the same, more favorable, or less favorable compared to APs or dual-enrollme …
Hey y'all, I'm in the process of ranking colleges for myself and I've heard that US News has specific rankings for HBCUs. Does anyone know where I can find the most recent HBCU rankings from US News a …
Hey everyone! I'm considering taking ethnic studies at my high school in California since it's becoming a big thing here, and I've heard colleges like to see you tackle complex subjects. How should I …
I'm a junior trying to figure out my best fit for college, and I've taken an interest in HBCUs. Specifically, I'm looking at Georgia but I'm a bit overwhelmed. Does anyone know where I can find a comp …
Has anyone been to an HBCU Classic event, and would you say it's a good opportunity for a high school junior to get a feel for the HBCU community and spirit? I'm considering tickets but wondering if i …
Hello fam, so here's the deal—I'm from Georgia, and I'm really keen on going to a public HBCU close to home. I want to stay in-state to possibly save on tuition and be near my family. Can anyone share …
Hey everyone, I've been looking at various ways to beef up my resume before diving into the college app process. I came across certificate programs offered by HBCUs and I'm wondering, how might these …