Alpha Omega Omega is partnering with Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Graduation Ministry  and other local churches to help 11th &12th grade students with the college admissions process.

Alpha Kappa Alpha believes that the more you know about the college application process, the better prepared and equipped you will be with the tools to help you navigate the college admissions process. #CAP is an acronym that stands for College Admissions Process. During the #CAP sessions, we will explore important aspects of the admissions process such as:

• College Admissions checklists;
• How to go about researching schools and creating a short list;
• An overview of standardized test preparation, registration and testing;
• How to write a great essay;
• The financial aid application process;
• Who is responsible for which task; 
• Housing
• Scholarships and 
• Considerations when deciding which college to attend. 

 High School Junior Summer Checklist

• Meet your guidance counselor
• Get involved in extracurricular activities
• Consider a college savings plan and add to an existing one if you have already have one started
• Getting involved: Continue to build your credentials- Keep track of your extracurricular awards, community service achievements, and anything else you participate in
• Create your resume
• Begin getting ready for the ACT and SAT
• Stay on track with your courses: Talk with your guidance counselor to make sure you’re enrolled in the classes you need to prepare you for college or a career
• Explore your career options in amore detail: “Job shadow” someone who does what you think you’d like to do
• Volunteer in your community
• Start your college search

For more information visit A Complete College Prep Checklist: High School Junior Year

 High School Senior Summer Checklist

• Make a list of potential colleges you would like to attend
• Make sure your resume is up-to-date and continue updating it throughout the year
• Discuss careers and which majors can lead there
• Gather college information: Attend college fairs, college nights and speak to representatives from colleges that attend your high school
• Apply for scholarships
• Learn and organize your financial aid
• Consider ways to earn college credit via Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, CLEP, or Dual Enrollment courses
• Set up appointments at your top college choices including a personal interview, tour of the campus and meet with a professor/coach if desired
• Start working on your college application essays: Have a teacher read and discuss the essays with you
• Discuss Letters of Recommendation: Request these letters with at least a 2-week notice
• Take the SAT/ACT

For more information visit A Complete College Prep Checklist: High School Senior Year