AN HONEST GUT CHECK
HBCU or PWI? There is a right answer, and it is yours.
Two students can grow up in the same house, go to the same high school, and rightly pick different colleges. This is not about which kind of school is better. It is about which one fits you, and how to thrive once you are there. Answer a few questions and we will give you a lean, the reasons behind it, and a plan for either path.
1. How much do you want to be surrounded by people who share your background and culture day to day?
2. Is your intended major highly specialized or research-heavy (for example a specific engineering field or a pre-med research track)?
3. What size of school feels right?
4. What kind of network do you most want after graduation?
5. How much do you want mentorship and support built around students like you?
6. How much will cost and aid drive your decision?