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I’m passionate about pursuing a career in nursing and I’ve heard HBCUs can be particularly supportive environments for people like me. Could someone shed some light on which HBCUs have the strongest p …

Okay, so junior year is practically a whirlwind, and I’m trying to plan my summer strategically. I'm really into engineering and the sciences, and I want to make the most out of this upcoming summer. …

Hey guys, I've been reading a bit about the CARES Act and its effect on HBCUs, but I'm kind of confused about what it actually means for us incoming freshmen. Does anyone know how these funds are used …

Looking to potentially walk on or try out for a men’s soccer team at an HBCU. I’ve been a defender for my high school team and really want to keep playing. Which HBCUs have teams? Bonus if they're com …

I've done a couple of SAT practice tests and I'm looking for other ways to study. I feel like I need to mix it up to keep improving. Any suggestions for alternative study methods that have worked for …

Hey y'all, I've been dancing competitively for most of high school, and I'm starting to look at colleges. I'm really interested in attending an HBCU and continuing dance there, either competitively or …

I'm super passionate about music and I'm a bit stressed about picking a school with a strong band culture. I saw something about ESPN HBCU band rankings and I'm curious – how much should I weigh these …

Hi guys! I'm super passionate about pursuing a career in criminal justice and I'm drawn to the supportive atmosphere of HBCUs. I'm wondering which HBCU colleges offer robust criminal justice programs? …

Hey everyone, I'm starting to prep for my ACT and I've got HBCUs on my list of colleges I want to apply to. I know every school is different, but what's a good ACT score range to aim for to be conside …

Hey friends! I’m seriously considering attending an HBCU, but I need to get a clearer picture of the financial commitment. Could someone share their knowledge or experience with the cost of HBCUs comp …

As a junior who's really into volleyball, I'm exploring the idea of playing at the college level. Could anyone share their experiences or insights into what it's like to be part of a D1 volleyball tea …

Can someone explain what the Future Act is all about and its impact on HBCU funding and resources? Want to understand more about how this legislation affects colleges that I'm interested in.

I've been researching HBCUs recently and I noticed that some are public while others are private. Could anyone explain the difference between public and private HBCUs and how that might affect my coll …

I’ve been looking into Appalachian State but can’t seem to find a clear answer—is App State classified as an HBCU? Also, what implications will this have on my college experience and the diversity I m …

Hey fellow juniors and seniors, I'm serious about continuing basketball in college and D3 sounds like it could give me a good balance between sports, academics, and other college activities. I haven't …

I feel a tad overwhelmed with the thought of checking out every HBCU in the US. Where should I even start? Is there a checklist or a recommendation on how to narrow down the list based on my academic …

I'm trying to make a list of HBCUs to consider and I realized Florida might be a cool place to study. Can someone tell me how many HBCUs are located there, and if they have strong programs in the scie …

Hi all, I've been aiming for a career in medicine and I'm looking into HBCUs for my undergrad. Does anyone have recommendations on HBCUs that have excellent pre-med or medical programs?

Kinda stressed but still hopeful here. I'm planning to go into nursing and I really respect the history and culture of HBCUs. Can someone tell me about HBCUs in North Carolina that offer strong nursin …

So I've been playing high school football and I'm thinking about continuing at the collegiate level. I’d love for that to be at an HBCU. Can anyone weigh in on HBCUs with football teams that also prio …