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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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Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) invites you to this Talk Tuesday session featuring Meghan Kozal Riehm from University of Minnesota Law School for a workshop on What makes a law school personal statement stand out? Join for expert guidance on crafting a compelling…
Grad school resumes are different from job resumes—and knowing how to tailor yours can set you apart. Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) invites you to this Welcome Wednesday session featuring Dr. Amanda Marie James, Associate Dean, Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement…
Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) invites you to this Pre-Health Thursday session featuring Mahnoor Ahmed from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health for an informative panel discussion with current master’s and PhD students to explore public health graduate programs. They will…
Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) invites you to this Talk Tuesday session featuring Abby Milon from UCF Legal Studies for a workshop on  how to find, succeed in, and leverage legal internships. Learn how to align opportunities with your goals, build…