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The University of Washington seems pretty impressive, and it's in a great location too - love me some Seattle! What are the strongest or most reputable academic programs they offer? If anyone has spec …
Ugh, just got waitlisted at one of my top choices and they allow for an additional essay. I want to make sure I nail it. Does anyone know what elements to include in a waitlist essay that could sway t …
Could use some guidance! When filling out the education section of the Common App, I'm unsure what classes count as 'Honors.' Is it just classes labeled 'Honors' at my school, or do AP/IB courses coun …
Hey there! Junior year's been a whirlwind and I realized I could potentially skip some college math with the Calculus CLEP exam. Do you think it's worth the stress to study for it during my summer bre …
I've been trying to find info on HBCUs in Missouri because I'm interested in staying in-state for college. Does anyone know which HBCUs are here and a little about them? Thanks for the help!
I'm super interested in psych and considering it as a major. Do high schools usually offer psychology classes, and if mine does, would taking it help my college app?
Hi folks, I'm a junior in the IB program and I'm starting to look into colleges. Do admissions offices regard IB classes as the same, more favorable, or less favorable compared to APs or dual-enrollme …
Hey y'all, I'm in the process of ranking colleges for myself and I've heard that US News has specific rankings for HBCUs. Does anyone know where I can find the most recent HBCU rankings from US News a …
Hey everyone! I'm considering taking ethnic studies at my high school in California since it's becoming a big thing here, and I've heard colleges like to see you tackle complex subjects. How should I …
I'm a junior trying to figure out my best fit for college, and I've taken an interest in HBCUs. Specifically, I'm looking at Georgia but I'm a bit overwhelmed. Does anyone know where I can find a comp …
Has anyone been to an HBCU Classic event, and would you say it's a good opportunity for a high school junior to get a feel for the HBCU community and spirit? I'm considering tickets but wondering if i …
Hello fam, so here's the deal—I'm from Georgia, and I'm really keen on going to a public HBCU close to home. I want to stay in-state to possibly save on tuition and be near my family. Can anyone share …
Hey everyone, I've been looking at various ways to beef up my resume before diving into the college app process. I came across certificate programs offered by HBCUs and I'm wondering, how might these …
Hey everyone, I'm currently looking at HBCUs for college, and I'm particularly interested in how financial aid works specifically for these institutions. Does anyone know about grants that are exclusi …
Juniors, seniors, alums, anyone really, I need your help! Columbia’s always been on my radar and I just wanna get the scoop. How do students manage the Core Curriculum and still explore their majors p …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior starting to look at colleges and I'm super interested in attending an HBCU. North Carolina is one of my top choices for location because I have family there. For those of yo …
Quick Q: any homeschoolers out there who've taken the PSAT? How did you guys go about registering and finding a place to take it? Wondering what extra steps I might need to take.
Hey fam! I'm aiming to make a difference in the PT field, and I'd love to do it through an HBCU. The whole college searching process can get overwhelming, and I'm having trouble sifting through all th …
So I'm considering taking some college courses while in high school. For anyone who's done this, what was your experience? Is it really beneficial when it comes to college admissions?
Alright, so I'm stressing a bit about course selection. I'm aiming for a STEM major, and I've got to know – which colleges are hardcore about needing you to have taken calculus in high school? I don't …