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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 …

Hello friends! I'm a junior and currently trying to figure out my schedule for senior year. I'm undecided on my college major and wondering what courses I should be taking now to keep my options open. …

I'm a junior getting my college list together and Northeastern is a top choice. Can someone explain what specific high school course requirements Northeastern University wants? I don't want to miss ou …

Hey everyone, I'm seriously considering attending an HBCU, and I just wanted to get an idea of how attending one might be different from a non-HBCU. I'm excited to embrace cultural history and make me …

Hey everyone, could anyone tell me what majors or academic programs Syracuse University is particularly strong in? I’m trying to figure out if it’s a good fit for my interests in both the humanities a …

Hi all, as a potential future student of an HBCU, I'm eager to learn more about the historical journey of these institutions. Can someone share how deeply HBCU history is integrated into the student e …

Hello folks, I'm deep into my college research phase and I really want to study somewhere in Texas. I'm looking at HBCUs specifically, and I want to major in a STEM field. Can anyone share their exper …

Hey everyone! As a junior starting to really dig into my college search, I've been fascinated by the unique culture at HBCUs. Can any students share their experience with special events, like the 'Lab …