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Hey fam, I've been stressing about college apps, and I learned about the Common HBCU Application. For anyone who’s used it, is it a time-saver compared to applying to each HBCU separately? And does it …

Hey everyone, I've been considering HBCUs and I’m curious about how the college experience might differ from non-HBCUs. What unique opportunities do HBCUs offer, and do you think it makes a significan …

Hey team, I've been pretty active in sports throughout high school and don't want to give that up. I know HBCUs have a rich history and community, but I'm wondering if any of them have D1 athletics pr …

Hey guys, I'm super into Engineering and I've been looking at California Polytechnic State University. I know it has a reputation for its engineering disciplines, but can anyone tell me more about wha …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior right now and trying to prep for AP Lit next year. Could you guys recommend any impactful or essential books that I should read beforehand to get a head start?

Hey friends, so I’ve heard that some HBCUs offer fellowship programs that can offer amazing opportunities, mentorship, and even funding. Does anyone have any info on how these fellowship programs work …

Getting pumped for the upcoming football season and trying to plan my senior year calendar. For those with the know on HBCU football games, when do they usually start? I'm trying to catch a few games …

I'm trying to figure out my schedule for senior year and I'm stuck on which English class to take. For those who've completed high school, which English classes did you find most valuable or enjoyable …

I've been trying to put together a list of potential colleges, and I'm interested in the unique culture and experiences provided by HBCUs. However, I'm based in Ohio, and I'm not sure if there are any …

Hello! I heard that taking honors classes can boost your GPA, but I'm not sure how it actually works. Can anyone explain how honors classes are calculated into your GPA and if it's significantly diffe …

Hey everyone! I’m considering applying to the CIEE High School Study Abroad program for next summer and wondered if anyone here has done it before. Can you share how it was and whether it had an impac …

As a junior starting to look into colleges, I've become intrigued by HBCUs and their impact on the African American educational experience. I've heard of Hampton University in this context. Can someon …

Hey guys, I've been actively involved in a bunch of extracurriculars and competitions and I've managed to secure a few awards. I'm wondering where exactly in the Common App I should be listing these a …

So I'm super into the arts, and I've been wondering if there are any HBCUs with strong art programs or schools specifically dedicated to the arts? I'd love to combine my passion for art with the uniqu …

Hey everyone, as I continue to compile my college list, I'm really intrigued by the unique experiences HBCUs offer. Could anyone share a comprehensive list of HBCUs or tell me where I can find one? I …

Hi folks! I'm planning on taking the Spanish CLEP exam and I'm kinda nervous about it. Has anyone here taken it and can share what worked for them in terms of study habits or materials? Any advice wou …

Hey guys, so my little brother is struggling to get his act together in terms of studying and I really want to help him out. What methods have you found effective for staying on top of homework and te …

So I just got my PSAT score back and I got a 1400. I'm pretty happy with it, but can someone explain what percentile that might put me in or how it compares to others? I want to know where I stand.

Question for the collective brain here—I keep hearing different things. Do you NEED the SAT for the University of California schools currently, or have they dropped it from their requirements? Thanks …

Hey everyone, just a bit curious here – what skills does the PSAT assess? I know it’s a practice test for the SAT, but I'm wondering specifically what academic areas and abilities it's trying to measu …