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Hey all, I’m considering applying to HBCUs and I love the vibe of New Orleans. Anyone got stories or experiences to share about the HBCUs there? How's the student life, and what kind of opportunities …

I've heard the Carnegie Mellon supplements can be pretty intense. Anyone got any advice on how to break down the prompt and handle these essays? What does CMU value in an applicant and how can I make …

Hey guys, I found out about an entrepreneurship conference at an HBCU and I thought it might be interesting. Do you think participation could strengthen my college application, particularly if I’m con …

I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed with the college search and could use some guidance. I’m particularly interested in pursuing a degree in social work and I’m considering HBCUs. Does anyone have insights …

Hey friends, I'm super into theater and dance, and recently I've started looking at colleges. I'm aiming to find an HBCU with a solid performing arts program where I could thrive both academically and …

As a junior thinking ahead, I've heard bits about the HBCU Scholars Program and I'm intrigued. Can someone explain what this program offers? Also, what does it take to become a scholar, and how does i …

Hey everyone! I'm super passionate about film and want to integrate film studies into my high school years. I'm planning to make a club or maybe do a series of projects. Has anyone done this, and do y …

Hey everyone, I’m a junior and I’m thinking about taking the CLEP Chemistry exam to possibly get some college credits and save on tuition. How did you prep for it, and did you find it was worth the ef …

Hey everyone! So, I'm aiming to apply for the Andrew Young HBCU Scholarship Program and I'm a bit stressed. Has anyone been through the process? What makes an application stand out, and how can I best …

Hey team, as a high school junior who's pretty serious about football, I'm wondering how D2 HBCU football teams recruit. What do they look for in high school athletes, and could joining one of these t …

Hi! I'm a junior looking into my college options and I have a strong interest in attending an all-women's HBCU. Can someone share their experiences or information about all-women's HBCUs? I'm curious …

Hi peeps, as a junior super interested in STEM, specifically engineering, I've been scoping out potential colleges. I've seen HBCUs mentioned a lot recently but haven't heard much about their engineer …

I've been looking into applying to HBCUs and I'm curious, which HBCU is known to have the richest endowment? Does a larger endowment affect the quality of education and student resources there signifi …

Hey guys! I'm planning to attend an open house at a couple of HBCUs. Anyone who's been to one, can you tell me what it's like? Are there any specific questions I should prepare or things to look out f …

Could use some advice on the Brown supplement essays. What tips do you have for balancing between showing interest in their open curriculum and talking about your own academic passions? How did you al …

Super stressed out because my SAT score went down on my second try. Is this a normal thing, or should I be worried? Any tips on how to make sure it goes up next time instead of down?

Currently stressing over AP Euro and heard about the Western Civilization CLEP exam as an alternative. Has anyone here taken it and can share what to expect or how to prepare? Any insights on the diff …

Sooo I've been thinking about going to an HBCU, and I'm from Florida. What HBCUs are in Florida, and does anyone have any personal experiences they'd be willing to share? Looking to hear about social …

Hello peeps! I'm in my junior year and aerospace engineering is where my heart's at. I've been hearing that HBCUs are hidden gems for STEM fields, and I'm wondering which ones are celebrated for their …

Hey, y'all! I'm big into football and really considering attending an HBCU. I've been following the football championships and I'm curious about the football culture. How much do you think the strengt …