Going off to college and adjusting to a new environment can tricky to navigate. College Visits show you where you will live, but they...

First, what does HBCU mean? 'HBCU' stands for Historically Black College and University. These are colleges that were formed before 1964 with the sole intent of educating Black students. HBCUs catered to Blacks who wanted to go to college because at the time, African-Americans were not allowed to attend many of the white institutions across the U.S. HBCUs have a rich history and a relevant place in American society. Who can go to HBCUs? Today, while still attended mainly by B

I came across this article from U.S. News and World Report and decided to share. It talks about two things high school sophomores can begin doing now to prepare for college: - Begin building and leveraging a relationship with your high school guidance counselor - Begin visiting college campuses (in-person or virtually) The author relies upon the advice of three current college students to get to the bottom of it. To read, jump to the bottom! Letters of Recommendation As a fo

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There are so many scholarship resources out there for you to check out. Here is a running list: StudentAid.gov...