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Mission: The University of Central Florida’s Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) collaborates with faculty, staff, and partners to empower students across all majors. We guide students toward competitive candidacy for graduate, health professional, and law schools preparing them to contribute to their communities. 

Vision: The Vision of Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) is to model a comprehensive graduate and professional school preparedness culture at UCF, where students aiming for graduate, health professional, and law schools receive holistic assistance, resources, and experiences to become competitive candidates. We strive for excellence in collaboration with faculty, staff, and coaching partners, maintaining relationships that empower students to make informed, strategic decisions about their future educational pursuits.

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Becoming a Competitive Graduate and Professional School Applicant
Join us for an engaging session designed to help you become a competitive applicant for graduate and professional schools. This workshop will provide you with valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance your application process.  What You'll Gain:  Expert Advice: Learn…
Getting Great Letters of Recommendation for Graduate & Professional School
How do you know if the relationships you’ve built with your faculty will turn into great letters of recommendation? This workshop will break down the steps needed to develop strong relationships with faculty and how to ask and ensure your…
Talk Tuesday: Securing Stellar Letters of Recommendation for Law School
Join Daphne James, Director of Admissions at LSU Law, for a workshop on how to secure strong letters of recommendation for your law school application. You'll learn why these letters matter, how to choose the right recommenders, build meaningful relationships,…
Pre-Health Thursday: Interview Insights: From Traditional to MMI
Join Jeffrey Bates, Vice President of GUS Medical & Veterinary Schools, to prepare for your school interviews with confidence! This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of the different interview formats you may encounter, including traditional one-on-one interviews and Multiple Mini…
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Academic Advancement Programs
Division of Student Success and Well-Being
aap@ucf.edu
407-882-2300
Kenneth G. Dixon Career
Development Center
4123 Pictor Ln, Orlando, FL 32816

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