Rewatch Past Real Talk Sessions

Hear from Black faculty, admission administrators, and student leaders. Learn about important tips before you submit your application, scholarships, student support services and resources available at UC, and how to thrive as a UC student.

Join us for an inspiring event featuring Black doctors who successfully navigated the journey from high school to the medical field. You’ll hear about how to become a doctor and preparing now in high school for med school with BigFuture’s help.

Family, celebrate Juneteenth this year with BigFuture’s Real Talk! Did you know Juneteenth (June 19, 1865) was when slavery officially ended for ALL Black people in the US? We’re bringing you an all-star panel of HBCU administrators and Black college students (who always keep it real) and sharing how to compare colleges to find the best HBCU using BigFuture’s free resources.

Join BigFuture’s virtual Real Talk event designed specifically with Black students like you in mind as we connect on how to secure your summer internship. Discover expert tips from Black industry professionals and student leaders!

Did you know, HBCUs produce 80% of America’s Black judges, 50% of our country’s Black doctors, and 50% of our Black lawyers? This virtual session invites you to sip and see live the real tea about HBCUs and how they can help you obtain your personal and career goals.

Planning for how to pay for your teen’s college is serious business. It starts when you and your teen start looking for colleges as early as the beginning of high school. Learn how to compare colleges as with money in mind, based on net price, financial aid, graduation and retention rates, and more!

Learn how to unleash your career potential by hearing directly from members of our community who secured the bag and landed their dream job after college. This event is all about how to explore careers that pay and fulfill your passion. Make your $$$ goals and dream job a reality!

Discover timely strategies on how to minimize your teen’s college debt! Our experts will show you how the colleges you consider, major you pick, and financial aid you pursue all matter when it comes to limiting college debt. Real Talk has your back!

The new FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is here! Watch as we break down step by step how to fill out the new FAFSA and minimize debt while earning your college degree.

Hear from our $40,000 BigFuture Scholarship winners – students just like you – about how they qualified for this award and how you too can qualify for monthly drawings for $500 and $40,000 scholarships!

This Real Talk career edition, we are connecting directly with Black professionals in the sports industry to hear how they transformed their love and passion for sports into a full-time career. It is never too early to start and set foot upon your dream position that catapults you from rookie of the year to sitting on top of the world in the big league.

Do you envision yourself as a Professional Gamer, a Game Developer, or perhaps a Video Game Writer? If so, then you absolutely do not want to miss this special Real Talk career edition about being Black in Gaming! We are connecting with Black trailblazers from the gaming industry and discussing how to prepare during high school and while in college for a legendary career in the world of video games.

We’re pouring the real tea on HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) and PWIs (Predominately White Institutions) from Black students who currently attend these institutions. Trust, real tea will most certainly be spilled as you gain additional insight into deciding your next move after high school. How do you know if the college you have selected passes your personal vibe check? #RealTalkTuesday

You may be wondering, should I go to an HBCU (Historically Black College and University), a PWI (Predominately White Institution), or a two-year college? Great question! Real Talk is here to help you and your family discover your path. Join us for #RealTalkTuesday and hear from HBCU and PWI reps how to best select your college home!

Hear directly from HBCU reps across the country, and learn which school is the best fit for you! Featured Institutions: Dillard University, Fayetteville State University, Florida A&M University, Morgan State University, and Tuskegee University.

Hear directly from HBCU reps across the country, and learn which school is the best fit for you! Featured Institutions: Bethune-Cookman University, Claflin University, Morehouse College, Norfolk State University, Tennessee State University, and Texas Southern University.

Connect with financial aid experts and receive guidance on how to make college more affordable. You’ll get the real information you need about the financial aid process and get your questions answered in real time. Night 1 highlights everything you need to know about the FAFSA.

Connect with financial aid experts and receive guidance on how to make college more affordable. You’ll get the real information you need about the financial aid process and get your questions answered in real time. Night 2 focuses on loans, minimizing debt and finding scholarships.

Connect with Black professionals in the entertainment industry (film, music, etc.). Our speakers will provide an inside look into their career journeys and talk about how to build a career in entertainment.

Connect with Black professionals in the sports industry. Our speakers will provide an inside look into their career journeys and talk about how to turn your love of sports into a full-time position.

Connect with Black professionals at big name tech companies (Apple, Google, and more). Our speakers will provide an inside look into their career journeys and give you the secret sauce to making it in tech.

Connect with admissions representatives from the best HBCU’s in the country! You’ll get the real information you need about life on campus and get your questions answered in real time. Featured Institutions: Claflin University, Dillard University, Howard University, Norfolk State University, and Spelman College.

Connect with admissions representatives from the best HBCU’s in the country! You’ll get the real information you need about life on campus and get your questions answered in real time. Featured Institutions: Fayetteville State University, Hampton University, Morehouse College, Morgan State University, and Texas Southern University.

Night one of a special two-night event featuring 15 HBCUs! Get the inside scoop on how to stand out on your college applications and information about scholarship opportunities, academic programs, student organizations, student housing, and more.

Night two of a special two-night event featuring 15 HBCUs! Get the inside scoop on how to stand out on your college applications and information about scholarship opportunities, academic programs, student organizations, student housing, and more.

Wonder how the courses you take in high school impact your college journey and your professional career? During this session, hear directly from students and college planning experts about the importance of challenging coursework, advocating for your ideal schedule and more. Get the info you need to get ahead in the college planning process!

What does it mean to show up as your authentic self on campus? Join us for a discussion about Black student identities on campus and learn how you can build community and identify on-campus supports to help you feel safe, accepted, and seen. You’ll get advice directly from current Black college students and Black administrators from universities across the country.

Hear from college access experts about key steps you should be taking to further your college plans.

Hear from experts about key actions you can take toward your college goals during the summer while also prioritizing joy and rest.