The College Thread

[AStrangeName]

For the final time…HBCU vs pwi? Imma California boy so just about any HBCU is outta state, they do lack presence in banking other than HowU so maybe I answered my own question

TBH, it boils down if the person wants to got to either or. Since you're from California, your options are very thin (there's one HBCU in Cali, but it's an graduate school) unless you are willing to go out of state and them OOS fees is not joke, you're better off looking at the schools that around you. HBCUs biggest issue is getting funds from their alumni, where as PWIs don't really have that issue. And lastly, what's the degree you're going after because there are some HBCUs that specialize in certain degree programs similar to PWIs, for example I got an Computer Science degree that's something Texas Southern doesn't specialize in where as UTA, Texas Tech and Rice will have more programs, more options on networking and recruits will more likely frequent around those schools more (even UoH would have more options for the students for the three I listed, as oppose to Texas Southern). However, Texas Southern will have better programs for those pursue Health and Law.

Overall, banking is an issue and not getting a lot of funding from their alumni, HBCUs are mostly in the east coast and the south, PWIs are everywhere. At the end of the day, just to any good school that have good programs to help you obtain your degree, get good grade, go to the study halls if you're struggling, network and enjoy yourself.

 

[Krisrunner2049]

TBH, it boils down if the person wants to got to either or. Since you're from California, your options are very thin (there's one HBCU in Cali, but it's an graduate school) unless you are willing to go out of state and them OOS fees is not joke, you're better off looking at the schools that around you. HBCUs biggest issue is getting funds from their alumni, where as PWIs don't really have that issue. And lastly, what's the degree you're going after because there are some HBCUs that specialize in certain degree programs similar to PWIs, for example I got an Computer Science degree that's something Texas Southern doesn't specialize in where as UTA, Texas Tech and Rice will have more programs, more options on networking and recruits will more likely frequent around those schools more (even UoH would have more options for the students for the three I listed, as oppose to Texas Southern). However, Texas Southern will have better programs for those pursue Health and Law.

Overall, banking is an issue and not getting a lot of funding from their alumni, HBCUs are mostly in the east coast and the south, PWIs are everywhere. At the end of the day, just to any good school that have good programs to help you obtain your degree, get good grade, go to the study halls if you're struggling, network and enjoy yourself.

Yeah I was just thinking of Howard or some shyt cuz my dad went to an HBCU (didn’t grad) and never stops talking about the experience. Probably go to some CalState to save $$ and major in accounting. I wanna go to USC and major in finance so it’s easier to get into IB in California, a breh don’t wanna be in some east coast bank

 

[AStrangeName]

Yeah I was just thinking of Howard or some shyt cuz my dad went to an HBCU (didn’t grad) and never stops talking about the experience. Probably go to some CalState to save $$ and major in accounting. I wanna go to USC and major in finance so it’s easier to get into IB in California, a breh don’t wanna be in some east coast bank

Man if you get into either accounting or finance, you're gonna have a lot of options because you can go practically anywhere with those two. Yeah, you better off going to Cal State and save money or if your GPA is crazy high, then look into getting in USC.

 

[SuaveyBoi115]

Haven’t been to school in 5 years feels weird being back but after working in retail
I’m back at it again

 

[Krisrunner2049]

How we asking profs that we barely interacted with due to online instruction for a letter of recommendation? I’m just tryna transfer
Edit: I wasn’t kissin ass or playin the teachers pet like these white kids were, issa shot in the dark via email

 

[brandy]

How we asking profs that we barely interacted with due to online instruction for a letter of recommendation? I’m just tryna transfer

When is the app due? and what for? Some places skim recommendation letters, while some programs actually weigh them, as well as what they say.

Try to go to office hours beforehand, ask simple questions about their research,etc, and try to explain why you took this course, what you have learned, and your future plans. Be active in class and maintain good grades. Make yourself known.

Lastly, if they don't have enough info about you, ask if they want your resume, or ask if you can write your own letter. But also give them enough time to do so.

 

[Krisrunner2049]

When is the app due? and what for? Some places skim recommendation letters, while some programs actually weigh them, as well as what they say.

Try to go to office hours beforehand, ask simple questions about their research,etc, and try to explain why you took this course, what you have learned, and your future plans. Be active in class and maintain good grades. Make yourself known.

Lastly, if they don't have enough info about you, ask if they want your resume, or ask if you can write your own letter. But also give them enough time to do so.

I’m tryna finish it by December 1st. Applying to USC is a crapshoot but imma do it anyway . Yeah imma do the office hour shyt, I just avoided it cuz in zoom the office hours are 30 minute slots and they be stretching it out if we ain’t got shyt else to talk about

 

[Obreh Winfrey]

I’m tryna finish it by December 1st. Applying to USC is a crapshoot but imma do it anyway . Yeah imma do the office hour shyt, I just avoided it cuz in zoom the office hours are 30 minute slots and they be stretching it out if we ain’t got shyt else to talk about

You don't have to stay the entire time . Get the help you need, say thanks, then bounce.

 

[brandy]

I’m tryna finish it by December 1st. Applying to USC is a crapshoot but imma do it anyway . Yeah imma do the office hour shyt, I just avoided it cuz in zoom the office hours are 30 minute slots and they be stretching it out if we ain’t got shyt else to talk about

Yeah they are more than likely going to skim to ensure you aren't terrible. You don't gotta stay throughout the entire time, but introduce yourself, mention your major goals, and make small talk.

 

[Krisrunner2049]

Yeah they are more than likely going to skim to ensure you aren't terrible. You don't gotta stay throughout the entire time, but introduce yourself, mention your major goals, and make small talk.

Asked prof straight up cuz I’m not a real beat around the bush nikka and she duckin me nowfinna ask the yung Cubana prof I had in my first semester at school. Just wanna hit that zoom and see how she been holdin up, mid 20s is make or break for women

 

[brandy]

Asked prof straight up cuz I’m not a real beat around the bush nikka and she duckin me nowfinna ask the yung Cubana prof I had in my first semester at school. Just wanna hit that zoom and see how she been holdin up, mid 20s is make or break for women

Re-Read what I wrote. You don’t ask in the initial meeting. They don’t know you. You gotta make small talk, and build a repertoire before asking.

This is a really easy and common request from professors. I have probably asked for 50 and will continue to ask for them.

 

[Krisrunner2049]

Re-Read what I wrote. You don’t ask in the initial meeting. They don’t know you. You gotta make small talk, and build a repertoire before asking.

This is a really easy and common request from professors. I have probably asked for 50 and will continue to ask for them.

Just got word from other students at my cc. Profs aren’t doing letters of Recommendation regardless of that office hour bs because of the fact that we still online with maybe 20% classes (science/math labs)being on groundcan't win outchea word to @The Hon. Stringer Bell

 

[Obreh Winfrey]

Just got word from other students at my cc. Profs aren’t doing letters of Recommendation regardless of that office hour bs because of the fact that we still online with maybe 20% classes (science/math labs)being on groundcan't win outchea word to @The Hon. Stringer Bell

Breh, if you're in with a professor, they will hook you up. If takes time to cultivate that relationship but they want to see you succeed.

 

[Krisrunner2049]

Check out this job at Wells Fargo: Wells Fargo Corporate & Investment Banking 2022 Summer Associate Program for Investment Banking
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2774323379
ik issa white bois club word to @The Hon. Stringer Bell and @Monsanto but imma apply yet again to these internships

 

[Krisrunner2049]

Applying to USC tonight and waiting on my counselor to hook up the application waivers for the Cal States before I apply to themfukk a cal state I’m bettin on USC