BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

North Carolina boasts 52 colleges and universities and has the third-largest community college system in the United States, making it a strong choice for your higher education journey. North Carolina also offers access to diverse and inclusive education. This includes the oldest HBCU in the South — Shaw University.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 25, 2023

Yes, Missouri is home to two historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs): Harris-Stowe State University in St. Today, Lincoln continues its legacy by offering a nurturing environment for its diverse student body. HSSU serves around 1,500 students annually and offers a vibrant and inclusive learning environment.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) stand at the vanguard of providing Black and African American students with a rigorous education among a community of their peers. CUNY York College Located in Jamaica, CUNY York College offers 60 undergraduate majors and several graduate programs. Explore a few options below.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Historically Black colleges and universities, known as HBCUs , are educational institutions founded before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with the primary mission to help provide academic opportunities to Black students when many educational opportunities were inaccessible. Delaware did not immediately embrace its only Black college, however.

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BestColleges

APRIL 18, 2023

The value of an HBCU education also includes the advantage that the student and faculty bodies will be mostly Black — a rarity in academia outside of HBCUs — which lifts diverse perspectives. We want to help you navigate the college selection process by offering transparent, inclusive, and relevant school rankings.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

They’re just a few distinguished graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). So, if you're considering applying to HBCU schools, you're not only considering where to go to college. You're also exploring academic institutions with a rich heritage of cultivating excellence, leadership, and cultural diversity.

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BestColleges

APRIL 5, 2023

If you have something to say about your college experience, we want to hear it — and pay you to write about it. BestColleges Student Voices features essays from real college students on their experiences, challenges, and successes. If you want to see your story on the site, what should your submission look like?

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

The blog posts below are written by the participants to showcase their project and early outcomes. Note: The views and opinions in the blog post are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB. Scroll down to read about each of the capstone projects in the fellows’ own words.

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DC College Counseling

OCTOBER 26, 2022

With early decision college application deadlines looming, high school seniors may find themselves knee-deep in supplemental essays right now. There are a lot of personal blogs that track supplemental essay topics, but they may not include the most up-to-date or accurate details. I would contribute to a respectful, diverse campus by….

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Around the turn of the 19th century, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) began to focus on business education. The Importance of Diversity in Leadership Diverse leadership groups bring different perspectives to an organization. Diversity changes the way leadership communicates, relates, and solves problems.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Support resources at Hispanic-serving institutions help Hispanic and Latino/a students succeed in college. To get recognized by the United States Department of Education (ED) as an HSI, a college needs a Hispanic undergraduate enrollment of at least 25%. according to the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

While many universities offer computer engineering programs, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, (HBCUs) offer increased value for traditionally underrepresented groups. Students interested in joining the next generation of Black STEM professionals should consider attending an HBCU. Computer engineering students with a 3.0

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College Essay Guy

APRIL 2, 2023

People who successfully get into UCF also tend to have moderately strong extracurricular activities and college applications essays (the essay is optional, though we generally recommend submitting). To get into a school like the University of Central Florida, you will need to perform well in most areas of your college application.

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College Essay Guy

APRIL 26, 2023

Baylor's student body is diverse, with over 17,000 students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries. But the communities at Baylor center on more than just classrooms and athletic fields—they stem, too, from a strong emphasis on community engagement and service. Special thanks to Nick for writing this blog post.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 25, 2023

With 10 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in Georgia, students looking for a school that celebrates Black and African American culture and academics in the Peach State do not lack choice. Many of these schools also rank among the best colleges in Georgia.

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Office of Undergraduate Admission Blog

MARCH 21, 2023

As a young woman in college, it is crucial for college campuses to provide resources for individuals who identify as women on campus. My name is Denise Sanchez, a Northwestern CLAVE Coordinator. I am a sophomore from Chicago, Illinois, majoring in Social Policy and minoring in Legal Studies. When we say women, that word always.

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EAB

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Blogs 30 Student Success Priorities for the 2020s All my attention over the last two years has been spent studying the future of students and student success as we emerge from the pandemic. Students, parents, and the public increasingly want colleges to demonstrate a tangible return on the investment of their time and money (including debt).

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College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In late June, the Supreme Court banned affirmative action as it relates to college admission (also known as race-conscious admission policies), leaving many students wondering… “Can I talk about race in my personal statement and college application?” Yes, you definitely can (see rest of blog for more). “.And And should I?”

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EAB

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Blogs 30 Student Success Priorities for the 2020s All my attention over the last two years has been spent studying the future of students and student success as we emerge from the pandemic. Students, parents, and the public increasingly want colleges to demonstrate a tangible return on the investment of their time and money (including debt).

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BestColleges

JULY 26, 2023

Online programs at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) offer the same sense of community and purpose as on-campus programs but with greater flexibility to earn a degree on your schedule. Students from diverse backgrounds can build a community and sense of belonging, leading to better education outcomes.

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BestColleges

MAY 1, 2023

For more than 175 years, historically Black colleges and universities have had a measured impact on the nation's educational and professional diversity. A more diverse nutrition and dietitian workforce will help the field become more culturally competent. HBCU nutrition programs can help address this inequity.

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College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

At my school, most students are not applying to selective colleges. Will it hurt my students if my School Profile is not full of glowing stats, high average test scores, or a matriculation list with elite colleges on it? What is the college-going culture like? Harvard College and University Of North Carolina.”

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 24, 2023

College essay examples from students accepted to Harvard, Stanford, and other elite schools REVIEWING SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE ESSAY EXAMPLES CAN HELP YOU UNDERSTAND HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR ODDS OF ACCEPTANCE Responding effectively to college essay prompts is quite different from other essay writing. Use specific information.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 8, 2023

Drexel Med School is aware of its rich history and traces its roots back to the merger of two former medical institutions: Hahnemann Medical College, founded in 1848, and the Women’s Medical College, founded in 1850, as the world’s first medical college for women. Drexel’s acceptance rate is 6.1

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 27, 2022

Many universities have an "Honors College" that houses their best students regardless of their major. UT-Austin instead has ten "honors programs" for students majoring in Liberal Arts, the McCombs Business, the Cockrell School of Engineering, the Moody College of Communication, or the College of Natural Sciences.

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 23, 2022

All Fall 2022 first-time freshman applicants must write one long Apply Texas Essay A and four UT-Austin-specific short answers concerning your first-choice major, diversity OR leadership, changing the world , and COVID/academic special circumstances. Consider the real student examples below to help brainstorm your Diversity short answer.

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 30, 2023

TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) Why have application numbers skyrocketed at many colleges? Frequently asked questions about the college application process How have colleges responded to the growth in application numbers? Why has it gotten so much harder to get into selective colleges than in the past?

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 28, 2022

It’s a glorified sales position masquerading as “access” and “inclusion.” One of the many ways that college admissions is rife with uncertainty, doubt, and anxiety is a direct result of inconsistent admissions policies and arbitrary changes. If this is your first time dealing with UT-Austin admissions, buckle up.

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