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I'm starting to think ahead to college apps and I'm really interested in majoring in social work. I would love to attend an HBCU, so I'm wondering if any of you know which HBCUs have strong social wor …

Rice is high on my list and I want to make sure I ace the supplemental essays. For Rice applicants, how did you manage to address the prompts while incorporating your personality and demonstrating fit …

Confused junior here trying to figure out score conversions. How does the SAT raw score translate to the scaled score that colleges see? And does this conversion change yearly or is it consistent over …

What’s up, friends! Junior year's got me thinking about college, and I’m really interested in sports management. I’ve been looking at HBCUs because I want to be part of that community. Can anyone tell …

Hey everyone, I'm trying to figure out which HBCUs have the best Mechanical Engineering programs. I'm looking for a program with strong industry connections and internships. Thoughts?

There's an upcoming HBCU Celebration event and it's getting a lot of buzz. I'm just wondering how these types of events enhance the college experience for students. Do celebrations like these offer ne …

I'm super passionate about journalism and I'm considering going to an HBCU for college. Can someone tell me which HBCUs are known for having strong journalism schools or programs?

So I heard that some companies offer fellowships for HBCU students and I'm super into animation. Does anyone know if companies like DreamWorks have any fellowship programs specifically for HBCU studen …

Hey everyone! As I'm exploring colleges, I'm really interested in the sports scene at HBCUs. I'm an athlete, and I want to go to a school where I can thrive both academically and athletically. Can you …

I'm starting to scope out colleges and I'm really interested in attending an HBCU. Can anyone share their experiences with HBCUs that are known for their strong academic programs, specifically in the …

Hey guys! I’ve been thinking ahead and I'm interested in possibly pursuing a graduate degree in business at an HBCU. Could anyone share their experiences or insights into the business graduate program …

Hey guys! So I'm really into public relations and I want my college experience to be enriched with a focus on African American culture and history. I'm looking into HBCUs and wondering if anyone knows …

Hi friends! Just wondering, do colleges value participation in events like HBCU nights or other HBCU-related events during high school? I attended the 'HBCU Night' at a Celtics game and was super insp …

Just feeling a bit anxious here, guys. Planning on taking some online classes from an HBCU because of personal scheduling issues. But I'm worried; does anyone know if the quality of online classes mat …

Can someone explain the D1 football presence among HBCUs? Really interested in playing at the next level and embracing the HBCU experience, but not sure what my options are. Are there any HBCUs that a …

So, I've always been fascinated by the sense of community at HBCUs and I have family in Texas. I'm curious if there's an affordable HBCU there. Could use some help figuring out which HBCU in Texas is …

So I've been passionate about dance for the longest time, and I've heard about the majorette teams at HBCUs. Can anyone share more about what being a majorette at an HBCU entails? Like, what's the com …

Does anyone have experience transferring into an HBCU? I started at a community college and I'm looking to transfer into a four-year HBCU program. Is there anything specific I should know about their …

Hey everyone, I just got my PSAT scores back and I have a 1350. I'm really aiming for National Merit. Do you guys think a 1350 is competitive enough, or should I focus on boosting my score next time? …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior with a huge interest in supporting and uplifting the community. I've heard about philanthropy at HBCUs, and I'm curious about how to get involved, even before I get into c …