Trend of high-performing Black students choosing to attend HBCUs

[Anonymous]

Will we be seeing this more if AA is repealed and Black students do not want to attend institutions that are only <10% Black? Is there any data on this?

[Anonymous]

Why would Black students not want to attend schools where they are <10%? A strong student with the right mindset will want to attend the best possible school they can get into and can afford, assuming there are not a lot of social negatives at the school, of course.

[Anonymous]

There have always been high-performing Black students who choose HBCUs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why would Black students not want to attend schools where they are <10%? A strong student with the right mindset will want to attend the best possible school they can get into and can afford, assuming there are not a lot of social negatives at the school, of course.

You aren’t Black, are you? Who are you to tell Black students what “the right mindset” is? Maybe going to a school where kids don’t have to code switch, don’t have to always worry about racism and bias, will give many Black students a better educational experience. My kid is white, many of his friends are Black, and yes, most are at least considering HBCUs. Many are fine schools where a kid can be immersed in a community of supportive, like minded people, something they may not have experienced in high school. So yes, it’s a good choice for some high performing Black kids.

[Anonymous]

As it is for every other student it all depends on the program and cost. If quantum physics is not on offer at the HBCU and that is their focus then, obviously, no.

One fact culture warriors and trolls keep missing is that most black students go to college primarily for the education and increased opportunities. The social aspects, the "college experience" are important but tertiary concerns.

[Anonymous]

Oh sweet lord…not another thread about SC ruling on AA cause this is really what the thread is about.

[Anonymous]

If you want "like minded" and no diversity, go for it. Most HBCUs are inferior in terms of academics so there's that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you want "like minded" and no diversity, go for it. Most HBCUs are inferior in terms of academics so there's that.

You firestarting trolls reallt never sleep, do you?

[Anonymous]

I for one am rooting for HCBCU’s as an awesome option for graduates and hope students attend and thrive. Who are these people down playing education for all students? So tired of of these “Ivy-only” parents. It’s a big world people, one size does not fit all!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why would Black students not want to attend schools where they are <10%? A strong student with the right mindset will want to attend the best possible school they can get into and can afford, assuming there are not a lot of social negatives at the school, of course.

You aren’t Black, are you? Who are you to tell Black students what “the right mindset” is? Maybe going to a school where kids don’t have to code switch, don’t have to always worry about racism and bias, will give many Black students a better educational experience. My kid is white, many of his friends are Black, and yes, most are at least considering HBCUs. Many are fine schools where a kid can be immersed in a community of supportive, like minded people, something they may not have experienced in high school. So yes, it’s a good choice for some high performing Black kids.

"Maybe going to a school where kids don’t have to code switch, don’t have to always worry about racism and bias, will give many Black students a better educational experience."

Said no minority international student from a third world country ever.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Oh sweet lord…not another thread about SC ruling on AA cause this is really what the thread is about.

+1

I’m not even a huge fan of AA, but it’s clear OP wanted to start a convo about it to bait trolls

[Anonymous]

I think it is the other way around. Black students might not want to attend better colleges if they think they are being given spots above their ability level and would struggle. They aren't using affirmative action to let blacks into HBCU.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why would Black students not want to attend schools where they are <10%? A strong student with the right mindset will want to attend the best possible school they can get into and can afford, assuming there are not a lot of social negatives at the school, of course.

I attended a top 5 public University while my DH attended an HBCU. The strength of the alumni network for his alma mater is on a completely different level than mine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why would Black students not want to attend schools where they are <10%? A strong student with the right mindset will want to attend the best possible school they can get into and can afford, assuming there are not a lot of social negatives at the school, of course.

You aren’t Black, are you? Who are you to tell Black students what “the right mindset” is? Maybe going to a school where kids don’t have to code switch, don’t have to always worry about racism and bias, will give many Black students a better educational experience. My kid is white, many of his friends are Black, and yes, most are at least considering HBCUs. Many are fine schools where a kid can be immersed in a community of supportive, like minded people, something they may not have experienced in high school. So yes, it’s a good choice for some high performing Black kids.

"Maybe going to a school where kids don’t have to code switch, don’t have to always worry about racism and bias, will give many Black students a better educational experience."

Said no minority international student from a third world country ever.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why would Black students not want to attend schools where they are <10%? A strong student with the right mindset will want to attend the best possible school they can get into and can afford, assuming there are not a lot of social negatives at the school, of course.

You aren’t Black, are you? Who are you to tell Black students what “the right mindset” is? Maybe going to a school where kids don’t have to code switch, don’t have to always worry about racism and bias, will give many Black students a better educational experience. My kid is white, many of his friends are Black, and yes, most are at least considering HBCUs. Many are fine schools where a kid can be immersed in a community of supportive, like minded people, something they may not have experienced in high school. So yes, it’s a good choice for some high performing Black kids.

I'm not 'Black' in the African American sense, but I'm Black in the African sense. I'd never send my kids to an HBCU if the choice was between an Ivy and HBCU. Do what y'all want.. Less competition for my kids who'll certainly check that Black box on the college application. As another poster said, no International student ever thought "OMG, I don't want to code switch (whatever the f that means), so let me not go to this strange university in the US that I'll be seeing for the first time when I land". They all come out the other side unharmed, made better by their experiences and, dare I say, thrive.