True story, my son took the ACT 4yrs ago. He went to a STEM high school and there were always rumors among the kids that you would do better on the exam if you took it at an HBCU (Historically Black College/University). First take was at a local mixed student college, made a 27. He insisted I let him take it again and sign him up at an HBCU, so I did. He made a 32. That right there will get you a full ride at our state colleges.