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How formal is the attire for an HBCU gala as a prospective student?

So, there’s this HBCU gala coming up and I'm kinda interested in going to network and learn more about their programs. I just wanna know: what’s the dress code like, especially for a high schooler? I …

2 years ago

How much does GPA at an HBCU-affiliated high school factor into admissions?

I'm a bit anxious about my GPA as I'm attending a high school that feeds into an HBCU, and I'm aiming for some competitive colleges. Does anyone know how effectively GPA is assessed when you're coming …

2 years ago

Are there hackathons at HBCUs for high school students?

Hi friends! I'm a junior who loves coding and I heard about college hackathons. Does anyone know if HBCUs host hackathons for high school students? I'd love to get involved, especially if it could hel …

2 years ago

HBCUs offering Athletic Training majors?

I'm super passionate about athletic training and helping athletes stay in tip-top shape. Can anyone tell me which HBCUs have strong Athletic Training majors?

2 years ago

Can being in a gospel choir, specifically an HBCU gospel choir competition, stand out on college apps?

I've been a part of my school's gospel choir for the past three years, and we're prepping for an HBCU gospel choir competition. Does anyone know if this is something that can make my application stand …

2 years ago

Is there an application fee waiver for the Common App when applying to HBCUs?

Hey everyone! I'm super interested in applying to a few HBCUs for college and was wondering if there's a way to get a fee waiver for those applications on the Common App. Has anyone gone through this …

2 years ago

Are there solid HBCU men's soccer programs?

Hey guys, I'm kind of stressing because I need to figure out where to apply, and I want to continue soccer in college. I've always been enthusiastic about the culture and community at HBCUs, but I'm n …

2 years ago

How beneficial is the HBCU Innovation Summit for students?

I've recently heard about the HBCU Innovation Summit, and I'm kind of interested in how attending something like that could help a high schooler. Has anyone attended before or does anyone know if it g …

2 years ago

What resources are available to international students at HBCUs?

Hi everyone! I'm an international student from Brazil and I'm super interested in the vibrant culture and history of HBCUs. I'm just not sure what kind of support or resources these universities offer …

2 years ago

Is Elizabeth City State University a well-known HBCU?

I'm compiling a list of potential colleges and I was wondering about Elizabeth City State University. As an HBCU, does it have any specific programs or aspects of its community that make it stand out …

2 years ago

How do HBCU journalism programs compare to others?

Hey everyone, I've been passionate about journalism for a while now and am starting to look at colleges. Can anyone share their experiences or knowledge about how journalism programs at HBCUs stack up …

2 years ago

Can non-black students apply to HBCUs?

I've read up a bit on HBCUs and learned about their historical significance. I'm Latino, and I would love to consider an HBCU for its culture and programs. Is it common for non-black students to atten …

2 years ago

What's the vibe at HBCU events in big cities like Atlanta?

Hey everyone, I'm really considering attending an HBCU and I heard there are some major events in cities like Atlanta, where prospective students like us can get a feel for the culture. Does anyone kn …

2 years ago

HBCUs in Georgia with football teams?

I'm a junior looking into colleges, and being part of a community that appreciates football is important to me. Could anyone tell me which HBCUs in Georgia have football teams? I'd love to be somewher …

2 years ago

What type of pre-law programs do HBCUs offer?

Hello friends! I'm super interested in exploring law, and I've been thinking a lot about HBCUs. Could anyone share some insight on the types of pre-law programs available at HBCUs? I'm looking for a p …

2 years ago

Where can I find info on the best HBCU women's basketball teams?

Hey everyone, I'm a junior in high school and basketball is really important to me! I'm starting to look into colleges and I’m specifically interested in which HBCUs have strong women’s basketball tea …

2 years ago

HBCUs with strong nursing programs in Alabama

Could anyone on here give me the low-down on HBCUs in Alabama that have solid nursing programs? It's kinda tough to figure out from just websites what the program's quality is like or what the student …

2 years ago

Boeing HBCU Immersion Program

Just caught wind of the Boeing HBCU Immersion Program and it got me curious. How competitive is it to get into this program and what kind of experiences do students get out of it? Is it worth applying …

2 years ago

How do HBCU rankings impact the admissions process?

Hey everyone, I've been looking into HBCUs and noticed there are rankings like for other schools. How much should I consider the ranking of an HBCU like Alabama State University when I'm deciding wher …

2 years ago

Does anyone have insight on the infrastructure of HBCUs?

So I'm doing a project for school about different college infrastructures and their impact on education. I'm particularly interested in HBCUs and wanted to ask, can someone fill me in on the kind of i …

2 years ago
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