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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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Are you aspiring to become a veterinarian but unsure how to navigate the competitive application process? Join Jennifer Mailey from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine for a comprehensive workshop that will break down the steps to crafting a successful…
Your personal statement is a critical piece of the law school application. In this session, join Karli Smith - Assistant Director of Admissions from the University of Alabama School of Law, as she guides you through crafting your personal statement.…
Now that you have several experiences under your belt and have built a professional network, it’s time for the next step in your advanced degree journey. Whether you are seeking graduate programs or wanting to go to professional school, you…
Curious about what life as a veterinarian is really like? Wondering how to handle the emotional highs and lows, difficult clients, or the constant juggle of patient care? Join us for an interactive Q&A session with Charli Braun, D.V.M., to…