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I'm a junior starting to look at colleges and want to continue my journey in the visual/performing arts. Can anyone share their experiences or knowledge about which HBCUs have strong arts programs? Th …

I'm super interested in the academic and cultural experiences HBCUs offer and am considering attending one. As a non-black student, I’m curious to hear from others who might be in a similar boat. What …

Okay, I've got a goal SAT score in mind but I'm overwhelmed trying to figure out how to structure my study plan. Anyone willing to share how they structured their SAT prep? How long did you study each …

Aspiring architect here! I've always been interested in attending an HBCU, and as I look towards applying for college next year, I'd love to get some feedback on which HBCUs are known for their archit …

Heyy! I'm super interested in pursuing medicine and I love the community aspect of HBCUs. Does anyone know which HBCUs have strong pre-med programs? Looking for some firsthand experiences or stats on …

I've been considering knocking out some college credits through the CLEP Algebra exam. For those of you who've taken it, how did you prep for it? Are there certain resources or study tools you found h …

I'm a high school junior with a passion for theatre and acting, and I'm exploring my college options. I value the unique experience a historically black college or university can provide and I'm curio …

Hey everyone! I've been looking at some scholarship opportunities and came across the Morgan Stanley HBCU Scholars Program. Does anyone know what the eligibility requirements are for this scholarship? …

Hey guys, I'm pretty set on attending an HBCU for college, and I'm leaning towards Biomedical Engineering as my major. Does anyone have insights on which HBCUs are known for having strong programs in …

Morehouse has been on my mind a lot recently. I know it's a prestigious HBCU, but can anyone tell me what the day-to-day life is like there? From academic rigor to social life, I'm trying to see if it …

As I'm preparing for college life, I'm curious about Greek life at HBCUs. I’ve heard that sorority colors are pretty important, but I’m not sure why. Can someone explain their significance and what ro …

Hey everyone, as I'm considering where to apply and I'm also an athlete, I've heard about NIL deals making a big impact. Can anyone tell me how HBCUs are handling NIL deals for their student-athletes? …

I've been trying to study for the SAT a little bit every day and I stumbled upon this SAT Question of the Day thing. Is it actually helpful for daily practice or should I focus on something else?

Hey everyone, I'm planning my freshman year schedule and feeling a bit overwhelmed with the choices. How many honors classes do you think is manageable in 9th grade? Wanna make sure I don't overdo it …

Stats is freaking me out a bit, and I want to nail the AP exam. Anyone else studying for AP Stats got tips on what to focus on, or know any good practice resources? Also, how do you keep all the formu …

Hey everyone! I'm super passionate about music and I'm trying to incorporate that into my college search. I've been looking into HBCUs and I'm curious, which ones are known for having really great mus …

Quick question for the community—I’m planning out my ACT dates and wondering if I need to take the writing section. Does anyone know which colleges still require the ACT writing test, or has it become …

Quick question for any pre-nursing or current nursing students at an HBCU—how did you decide that an HBCU was the right choice for your BSN program? Also, what are some things I should keep an eye out …

I’m curious about the HBCU scene in states where you wouldn't typically expect to find them, such as Wisconsin. Does anyone have info on this or know of any students’ experiences from HBCUs in these l …

Hi fam! I'm super excited about experiencing campus life, and the unique traditions that make college memorable are really important to me. I've been looking into HBCUs and heard they have some amazin …