Send an anonymous text messageThrough powerful statistics and authentic insights, college readiness expert Jennifer Ledwith reveals why Historically Black Colleges and Universities remain vital pathways to professional success while providing a realistic look at both their strengths and challenges in today's educational landscape.This eye-opening episode explores:Why HBCUs produce 40% of Black engineers, 50% of Black teachers, and 80% of Black judges despite making up only 3% of post-secondary schoolsHow supportive learning environments transform "weed-out" courses into launching pads for successThe $12 billion funding gap between HBCUs and predominantly white institutions from 1987 - 2020Practical strategies for navigating HBCU applications and financingThe critical importance of early planning and preparation for college fundingHow HBCUs' commitment to student success creates powerful professional networksThe historical significance and modern relevance of these institutionsPerfect for: College-bound students considering HBCUs, parents planning for their children's education, educators and counselors advising students about college options, and anyone interested in understanding the unique value and challenges of HBCUs. Plus: Essential insights about maximizing financial aid opportunities and positioning yourself for success in higher education.To learn more about Jennifer Ledwith and some of the programs she has to offer, please click below.http://www.scholaready.com/https://www.youtube.com/scholareadyhttp://eventbrite.com/o/jennifer-ledwith-scholar-ready-13299883017For your convenience, we have included a national list of HBCUs below.https://sites.ed.gov/whhbcu/one-hundred-and-five-historically-black-colleges-and-universities/Support the showTo learn more about what I do besides podcasting, please visit https://www.fatimabey.com/If you have any comments, topic suggestions, or would like to be a guest on the show, please click on one of the links below.Comments:https://podio.com/webforms/28853411/2333382Topic Suggestions:https://podio.com/webforms/28802470/2325604Request To Be An Adult Guest:https://podio.com/webforms/28639564/2300254Request To Be A Teen Guest:https://podio.com/webforms/28750381/2317313Follow me on social mediahttps://smartlink.metricool.com/public/smartlink/fatimabeythemindshifterSubscribe to my YouTube channel, where you will find 100+ videos of my words of wisdom and life lessons.https://www.youtube.com/@TheMindShifterThank you for listening.