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I've heard about coop colleges and the opportunities they provide for work experience while studying. Can someone explain how these programs integrate with the academic curriculum and whether particip …

I'm a bit stressed cuz I found this scholarship that would really make a difference for me attending college, but I'm stuck on how to write the 'how would this scholarship help you' essay. How do I co …

Got a question for the hive mind: If I've taken dual enrollment courses during high school, will UCLA accept these credits? I'm trying to see if it'll help me graduate earlier.

So, I've been super curious about the role of Greek life at HBCUs. For someone who's interested in joining once in college, will being a legacy or demonstrating interest in HBCU Greek life help with a …

I'm hoping to pursue pre-med in college, and I'm currently a junior trying to figure out which courses to take next year. What types of classes are considered essential for a high schooler aiming for …

Hey everyone, just wondering how much being a part of the National Honor Society (NHS) can actually help with getting into colleges? I've been putting a lot of effort into the community service and le …

Hi everyone, I've heard about National Signing Day for athletes, but is there such a thing for academics or students in general at HBCUs? If so, how does it work and is it as big of a deal as it is fo …

Hey guys, I'm really into history and have been particularly moved by the Civil Rights Movement. I'm considering HBCUs for college and was wondering if any of you know how they incorporate civil right …

Junior year is hitting me like a truck, and I'm trying to manage a heavy course load with a bunch of extra co curricular activities. Any advice on how to keep up without burning out?

Hey everyone, I've started drafting my supplements for Duke and it's honestly a bit overwhelming. How did you guys approach the prompts? Were you super formal or did you let your personality shine thr …

How's it going, folks? Junior here thinking ahead—does anyone have the lowdown on electrical engineering undergrad programs at HBCUs? What’s the rep, and are there solid research/internship opportunit …

I'm just starting to brainstorm for my Common App essay, and I’m wondering what elements are usually found in essays that worked. Are there particular themes or storytelling techniques that strike a c …

I'm a varsity player with some colleges looking at me, and I heard that recruited athletes go through a different application process? Do we have to apply like everyone else, or is it a separate thing …

Hey guys, I think we all know the feeling of waiting for college decisions can be super stressful. Especially for someone like me whose anxiety hits the roof every now and then lol. For the seniors or …

Hey guys, I'm looking to boost my college application and dive deeper into STEM before senior year. I've heard about free summer programs, but I'm not sure which ones are available for 2024. Does anyo …

Hey y'all! I'm big into hospitality and I've been thinking it'd be awesome to combine that with an HBCU experience. Do any HBCUs offer strong programs in hospitality management that are recognized in …

I've heard that HBCUs might have unique scholarships or programs for students. I'm starting to look at financial aid options and would love to know more about any scholarships that are specific to HBC …

So, I'm a junior, and I just took the AP Lit exam - feeling stressed! How important are the FRQ scores from the AP Lit for college admissions? Do they care about the nitty-gritty, or is it more about …

I’m a junior interested in mechanical engineering, and I'm looking to get real-world experience before I graduate. The issue is, I'm not sure where to start looking for internships that accept high sc …

So, I'm pretty solid with math but my critical reading scores are dragging me down. Does anyone have suggestions for the best resources or strategies to improve SAT critical reading skills? I'm aiming …