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Hey everyone, I've been looking into colleges and I'm really curious about HBCUs. Can anyone share what the student life and culture are generally like at a Historically Black College or University? I …

I'm a junior hoping to play college softball and am weighing my options. I've been looking at HBCUs and noticed softball rankings vary. Do you guys think that the rankings are a big deal in terms of t …

I've read a bit about CLEP exams and I'm kinda interested, but I'm not sure which subjects are offered. Can anyone share where I could find a complete list of CLEP exams? I'm planning to use them to c …

Feeling a bit stressed trying to make my college list here, and I'm really drawn to HBCUs. Does anyone know which HBCU is known to be the most competitive or the toughest to get into? I want to challe …

Hey everyone, as someone who's leaning towards a computer science major in college, I want to strengthen my skills and resume. What computer courses would you guys recommend for a high school junior w …

Hi all, I'm considering becoming a teacher and I've heard about the rich history of teacher education at HBCUs. As a junior in high school thinking ahead, which HBCUs would you say have the best progr …

Out of curiosity, does anyone know what the average GPA is among high school students across the country? Just trying to gauge where I stand compared to others.

I've always been fascinated by step shows and the stroll culture at HBCUs. Can someone share their experience with these traditions? I’m curious about how they influence campus life and if being a par …

Sooo, I've been looking into HBCUs and I'm really into football. Does anyone know where I can find the HBCU football schedule, and do these games get good media exposure, like on networks such as ESPN …

I just heard about the ASBC HBCU Festival, and I'm kinda intrigued. Does anyone know how it assists high school students like us? Like, does it offer workshops on college admissions, or can I get a ch …

I've been looking into colleges recently and I'm interested in the HBCUs in Atlanta. Could anyone share what the culture and campus life are like at these schools? I want to make sure I'd fit in and t …

Hey all, I'm a junior in HS looking into colleges, and I'm thinking of applying to an HBCU, specifically in Houston, TX, since I have family there. Could anyone share what the advantages are of attend …

I've been stressing out because the Dallas HBCU Invitational is coming up and I'm thinking of participating. Do these kinds of events matter to college admissions officers at HBCUs or other schools? C …

I've started the college search and I'm interested in HBCUs, but I'm from the West Coast and most HBCUs are in other states. What benefits might I find in attending an HBCU far from home compared to o …

Considering applying to HBCUs and I'm curious about the ones in Pennsylvania. What are the reputations of Pennsylvania HBCUs, and are their alumni networks strong in various professional fields? Basic …

Hey, does anyone have info on what the HBCUs in Washington state are known for? I'm all over the place with my college list right now and trying to figure out if I should consider any HBCUs from this …

Yo, I'm a junior and a varsity volleyball player. I'm considering an HBCU for college and was wondering how the volleyball rankings might affect my recruitment chances. Does being at a top-ranked HBCU …

I recently heard about the White House HBCU initiative while researching colleges. Could someone explain what this initiative entails? Also, how does it impact students, especially those considering a …

Has anyone taken the Chemistry CLEP exam? I'm exploring ways to earn college credit before actually getting to college to save some time and money. How did you prepare for it, and do you think it was …

Okay, so I'm choosing my senior year courses, and I’m kinda stressed. I heard that some colleges want you to have taken pre-calculus. Is this true? If so, how many colleges actually require it, and is …