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Hey everyone! I'm super interested in programs focused on education at HBCUs for grad school. Can anyone share experiences or insights on the quality of these programs? Would love to know about facult …

I’ve come across the HBCU Emerging Leaders Scholarship Program and I’m curious to know how beneficial it is for a high school junior like me? If anyone here has experience with it, could you share if …

Soccer's been a huge part of my life and I want to keep playing in college. I'm specifically looking for HBCUs because I value the culture and community they offer. Can someone help me find out which …

Hello fam, so I'm weighing my options and considering starting at a junior college before transferring to a four-year. Has anyone gone the route of attending an HBCU junior college first? If so, what …

Does anyone have tips for writing an HBCU application essay? Is there anything specific that HBCU adcoms look for? Feeling a bit stressed about making my application stand out, so any advice would be …

Could anyone provide insights into attending an HBCU in Winston-Salem NC? I'm looking into how active the student life is, what kinds of extracurriculars are available, and how connected the school is …

Juniors here, starting to get a list of colleges together and I'm drawn to HBCUs. For those who are in or graduated from pre-med programs at an HBCU, could you share your experiences? Like, how well d …

Hey there, I'm trying to plan out my educational path and I'm considering aiming for a PhD in Psychology. I have a strong interest in attending an HBCU for various reasons, including cultural and hist …

Hey all, I've heard that HBCUs have some super lively homecomings, and I'm trying to get a feel for the culture before I apply. Does participating in or attending events like a homecoming give any edg …

As admissions season approaches, I'm thinking about my test scores. I'm a junior and I'm not sure if I'll do well on the SAT. Are there HBCUs that don't require the SAT for admission? What are the imp …

I'm in my junior year and looking to apply to colleges with strong athletic programs. I've heard HBCUs have a great community spirit but I’m curious, which HBCUs are recognized for their strong athlet …

Hey everyone! I've recently developed a real interest in agriculture and I'm considering applying to an HBCU for this. Does anyone know how good the agriculture programs are at HBCUs and how they affe …

Hey guys, does anyone here have any insights on Psy.D. programs at HBCUs? How competitive are they? Also, what's the support like for students pursuing a career in psychology at an HBCU? Just trying t …

I'm a junior feeling a bit stressed because I can't seem to find HBCU colleges in West Virginia. Does anyone know if there are any, and if so, could you share some details about them?

Hey everyone, I'm super interested in pursuing a nursing major at an HBCU and was wondering if anyone has insight into how their nursing programs stack up against each other. Which HBCUs are generally …

Hey folks, I'm really passionate about attending an HBCU, and I've been trying to find scholarships that could potentially cover full tuition. Does anyone have tips or resources they could share on ho …

I keep hearing the term 'HBCU experience,' but what does it really mean on a personal level? Could anyone here who's currently at an HBCU or a recent alum lay it out for me? I’m looking for stories an …

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 …

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 …

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 …