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I'm trying to prepare myself for all outcomes and the whole waitlist thing is a bit confusing. Can anyone break down what being on a waitlist means and what your chances are of getting off it?

Hey guys, I'm playing around with the idea of going into nursing and I'd really like to attend an HBCU. Anyone know which HBCUs are highly rated for their nursing programs as of 2023? Personal experie …

Yo guys, so I’ve been on the hunt for scholarships and someone mentioned GoingMerry.com to me. Before I dive in, has anyone used it before and got any thoughts or reviews on it? Plus, are there simila …

I’ve been working really hard this semester and I got an A- in one of my classes. Just wondering, how does that grade translate into my GPA on a 4.0 scale?

I'm considering law school after undergrad and I'm leaning towards attending an HBCU. What are the best HBCUs for students preparing for law school, and what makes them stand out in terms of pre-law a …

Yo, has anyone here ever been to one of the HBCU conferences? I’ve heard they can be super informative and a great way to connect with the schools. I'm particularly looking at the upcoming HBCU confer …

Hey everyone, so I’m thinking about transferring to an HBCU from my current college. I’ve heard some HBCUs have transfer agreements or even guarantees. How do those work, and what should I be doing no …

So, I've heard mixed things about Early Decision applications and I want to make sure I've got it right. Am I allowed to apply to more than one school ED? Also, I heard the dates for 2023 might be dif …

Hey folks! I'm struggling to get started on my essays. I’ve heard that reading through others' essays can be helpful. Does anyone know of any trustworthy repositories for example essays that can give …

Quick question—I'm choosing my classes for next year and wondering if taking IB English HL is worth the stress. Does it look good on college apps, and how is it seen compared to AP or honors classes? …

Helloo peeps! Junior here in a bit of a panic... I just realized that there are such things as Early Action deadlines. Is it too late for me to consider applying early action, or should I start preppi …

College reps are visiting my high school this semester and I’m wondering how much of an edge attending these sessions can give me. Is there anyone who felt that attending a visit impacted their admiss …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior starting to think about what I might want to major in, and I'm really into environmental issues. I've been looking at different science programs, and I’m considering a major …

Hey guys, just starting to prep for the SAT and feeling a bit overwhelmed. Could someone give me a rundown of the overall structure of the SAT? Like, how many sections are there, what types of questio …

I'm in the middle of my college search and I'm trying to include some HBCUs on my list. Is the location of an HBCU super important in terms of opportunities, networking, and internships? How much shou …

My school is super small and doesn't have a lot of clubs. I'm thinking of starting one to show initiative and leadership for my college app, but I want it to be interesting and unique. Anyone got any …

Hey folks, I'm considering applying to HBCUs in Georgia and I'm super curious about what the campus life is like. Can anyone shed some light on their experiences or the overall vibe at these schools? …

I'm working on my application for Georgetown and a bit anxious about my rec letters. Can anyone tell me how much weight they hold in the admissions process? Trying to figure out who to ask that would …

I've been told that my writing tends to be too simple and that I should use more sophisticated vocabulary in my essays. Does anyone have strategies or resources that helped them learn and effectively …

I'm trying to plan my summer and I want to take advantage of programs that could help me grow academically or professionally. Are there any free summer programs in NYC that are geared toward high scho …