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I've heard a lot about this HBCU All-Star Challenge and I'm curious—what's it all about? Is it open to high school students or is it just for college students? Would love to understand how I might get …

I've heard the term 'grade deflation' thrown around, but I'm not entirely sure what it means and how it might impact my college application process. Can someone help clarify this for me?

Does anybody know of HBCUs that offer Physician Assistant programs? I'm really focused on going into healthcare and would love to do it at an HBCU.

Hey y'all, I'm starting to look at colleges and I'm interested in the HBCU community. I'm in Oklahoma and wondering if there are any HBCUs here. Also, what's the word on their campus life?

Could someone explain the main differences between an HBCU and PWI? LSU's on my list, but I'm trying to weigh the pros and cons of each type of institution.

Hey, I'm hoping to stay in the South for college and I'm curious—how many HBCUs are in Georgia? Any personal favorites and why?

Hey everyone! I'm planning my schedule and I'm a bit stressed about math. What's considered the highest level of math that colleges want to see on high school transcripts? Should I push myself to take …

Hello! I'm a junior and I'm thinking about starting a club at my high school to make my application more appealing to colleges. Any suggestions for interesting or out-of-the-box clubs that might stand …

Hey! Could someone tell me how long it usually takes to receive SAT scores? I'm planning my college application timeline and need to factor this in. Thanks!

I'm a junior in high school and I'm really interested in architecture. Do you guys know of any programs or summer opportunities I could look into to get some experience in the field?

Hey guys, I've been thinking about applying to an HBCU and I heard Mississippi has a few. Does anyone know which HBCUs are there and what unique programs or attributes they have? Trying to figure out …

Hi there. I'm currently a junior and starting to look at HBCUs, and I'm wondering how their rankings, like for Jackson State University, impact things like job prospects, networking opportunities, and …

Has anyone here navigated the process of double majoring at Harvard, or knows someone who has? What's that like? Can you share about the process and your experience juggling two majors?

I'm super interested in the vibrant campus life at HBCUs and I've heard their football games are epic. Can anyone share what the atmosphere is like at HBCU football games? Do lots of students attend?

Just trying to set some goals here about my AP German exam—does anyone know of any tools or calculators online that can help predict potential scores based on practice tests? Looking to gauge where I …

I have a research paper assignment coming up and I'm stumped on what topic to choose. What are some engaging topics to write a research paper on? Any strategies for narrowing down ideas and picking so …

I'm a junior who is interested in going into a STEM field but I'm unsure which specific area to choose. Can you guys share your opinions on what the easiest STEM degree to pursue might be? I'm still i …

I'm a high school junior and I'm having a hard time deciding between an Economics and a Business major for college. What are the main differences between the two and are there any major advantages of …

Hey guys, I'm really into sports medicine and I'm looking at physical therapy programs for my college career. Do any HBCUs offer degrees in physical therapy?

Hey everyone! I’m really drawn to the liberal arts and I've heard HBCUs have strong communities. To anyone at an HBCU, how are the liberal arts programs? What’s been your experience with the faculty a …