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So, I'm a junior doing some college search and I wanna know more about D2 HBCUs. I'm kinda into both athletics and academics, and wondering how D2 HBCUs balance the two. Do student-athletes get enough …

Folks, I am looking to self-study for the Biology CLEP exam and I'm lost in the sea of materials online. Does anybody have recommendations for solid practice resources that actually reflect the exam c …

Hey everyone, so dance is a big part of who I am and I spend a lot of time at the studio. On the Common App, I want to convey the dedication and time commitment, but I also want colleges to see the le …

I have an interest in art and I’m looking at my elective options for next year. How do admissions officers view a ceramics class? Would taking it be seen as just a fun class, or can it actually add va …

I've heard a lot about this Common App thing and I'm just starting to look into colleges. Can someone give me a rundown of what the Common App is and why it seems like every student uses it for colleg …

Yo, friends! I'm super geared up to go pre-med but also feeling the pull toward the HBCU atmosphere. For those in the know, what are the top HBCUs for students prepping for med school? Any info on the …

Hey folks, I'm currently a junior and I've been pretty invested in high school football. I'm looking at colleges and considering HBCUs. I know that some have strong football programs, but how importan …

With everything going on and schools offering more live online classes, do colleges care if some of my classes are taken in this format? I'm worried it might look less rigorous or somehow not as good …

I'm looking to self-study for the CLEP exams but my budget is a bit tight. Anyone know of resources where I can find free CLEP exam study guides or materials?

I'm currently in my junior year and starting to look at colleges. I'm particularly interested in HBCUs, but I'm feeling overwhelmed by all the choices. Could someone point me in the direction of a com …

I’m a bit stressed about fitting all my extracurriculars into the Common App activities list. How do you decide which ones to include and prioritize? And any tips on how to phrase them to make the mos …

Hey everyone, feeling a bit anxious here. I've been working on my Common App form for a while, and I'm worried about losing my progress. Does anyone know if the Common App saves automatically, or do I …

Hey everyone! Been thinking a lot about how our unique identities get represented in applications. For schools that have uniforms, do you guys think it affects our ability to express our individuality …

I've been researching the University of Vermont and am really attracted to their hands-on learning philosophy and the outdoor activities due to their location. I'm a bit worried about winters though, …

Looking for some insight into what a high school health class entails. I know every school might be different, but what kind of activities did you do? Was it mostly lectures and textbooks, or were the …

I've seen some pretty cool performances by drum majors from HBCUs online, and it seems like a big part of the culture. Could someone explain what makes the role of drum majors at HBCUs so special, and …

Hey everyone! I’m polishing up my application for Virginia Tech and I’m super curious - do they actually take the Common App essay into account? How heavily does it weigh in their admissions decision? …

Hey everyone, I'm really into dance and I've been looking into HBCUs for college. Can anyone share their experiences or the benefits of joining a dance team at an HBCU? Does it differ from dance teams …

Hey guys, I'm kinda stressed about National Merit stuff. What PSAT score do I need to aim for if I want to achieve National Merit Commendation? Do these scores vary by state or is there a general benc …

Okay, super curious here because I'm starting to narrow down my college list and I'm considering HBCUs. I know location and size are important, but what are some other factors specific to HBCUs that I …