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Hello March!!! It's time to start narrowing down your college selections, compare financials and continue to apply for more scholarships. Juniors, we haven't forgotten about you. Which SAT or ACT test date are you registered to take the test? Do you have your "to do list" planned for March?

March 8, 2022

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Hello March!!! It's time to start narrowing down your college selections, compare financials and continue to apply for more scholarships. Juniors, we haven't forgotten about you.  Which  SAT or ACT test date are you registered to take the test? Do you have your "to do list" planned for March?

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Happy Martin Luther King Day!

January 17, 2022

Happy Martin Luther King Day!

#mlkday #collegebound #satprep

Happy Martin Luther King Day! #mlkday #collegebound #satprep

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Happy New Year!

January 1, 2022

Happy New Year!
#_aefoundation #nonprofit #mdnonprofit #collegebooks #satprep #actprep #collegebound

Happy New Year!#_aefoundation #nonprofit #mdnonprofit #collegebooks #satprep #actprep #collegebound

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Merry Christmas from the Academic Empowerment Foundation!

December 27, 2021

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Merry Christmas from the Academic Empowerment Foundation! www.academicempowermentfoundation.com

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The incredible work of the Academic Empowerment Foundation can only continue with your help

November 30, 2021

From book grants to college tours, the incredible work of the Academic Empowerment Foundation can only continue with your help. We are asking for a donation of any amount to our organization to help us reach our goal of raising $10,000 by this #GivingTuesday, November 30th. Please help by donating whatever you can by clicking the link in our bio. #givingtuesday #supportAEF #aef”

From book grants to college tours, the incredible work of the Academic Empowerment Foundation can only continue with your help. We are asking for a donation of any amount to our organization to help us reach our goal of raising $10,000 by this #GivingTuesday, November 30th. Please help by donating whatever you can by clicking the link in our bio. #givingtuesday #supportAEF #aef

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Apply for the Spring 2022 Book Grant Program Now!

November 20, 2021

Remember, you have until November 30th to submit your application for the Spring 2022 semester!

Apply here: AEF Grants for Books

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Today we celebrate Senior Master Sergeant Andrew Eugene Edwards Day

July 3, 2021

Our founder, Mr. Edwards, was recognized by the Prince George’s County Council for his contribution to his community as a decorated veteran and as founder and chairman of the Academic Empowerment Foundation, Inc.

Throughout his years of serving the DC/MD/VA community, he has helped over 16,500 high school senior football players pursue their higher education goals. We are honored to continue his legacy. We continue our founder’s commitment to helping students prepare for and get through college with our semi-annual book grant, SAT & Financial Aid sessions, and sharing relevant information with you, our AEF Family. We hope you’ll help us honor Mr. Edwards on his day and continue his legacy by visiting our website (link in bio) and making a donation of any amount.

If Mr. Edwards’ work impacted you in any way over the years, we encourage you to leave a kind note or memory in the comments below. Thank you!

Today we celebrate Senior Master Sergeant Andrew Eugene Edwards Day. Our founder, Mr. Edwards, was recognized by the Prince George's County Council for his contribution to his community as a decorated veteran and as founder and chairman of the Academic Empowerment Foundation, Inc. Throughout his years of serving the DC/MD/VA community, he has helped over 16,500 high school senior football players pursue their higher education goals. We are honored to continue his legacy. We continue our founder's commitment to helping students' prepare for and get through college with our semi-annual book grant, SAT & Financial Aid sessions, and sharing relevant information with you, our AEF Family. We hope you'll help us honor Mr. Edwards on his day and continue his legacy by visiting our website (link in bio) and making a donation of any amount.  If Mr. Edwards’ work impacted you in any way over the years, we encourage you to leave a kind note or memory in the comments below. Thank you!

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Can Your Social Media Profile Get You Rejected?

January 31, 2021

Can Your Social Media Profile Get You Rejected?

Be mindful of what you’re posting on your social media profiles. While your social media account can enhance the college application, it can also hinder the chances of getting accepted if the posts show the student in a negative light. ⠀
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“A 2018 Kaplan Test Prep survey found that about 25% of college admissions officers review applicants’ social media profiles.” -U.S. News & World Report⠀
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Focus on creating an online presence that adds to your positive image and shows schools and organizations that you would be an excellent addition to their student body.

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EdSurge: Will Admissions Algorithms Replace the SAT?

July 15, 2020

In the article “As Colleges Move Away From the SAT, Will Admissions Algorithms Step In? by Rebecca Koenig, the new ways colleges are using technology to screen and rank admissions eligibility of students has been growing and changing, especially in light of the massive effect on higher education the coronavirus pandemic has influenced.

Much of the article looks at positive aspects such advances could incur, as well as some of the oversights and biases we see every day when automated algorithms take over decision making from people who might be able to make more nuanced decisions.

This year’s problematic and devastating Ofqual exams results in England only begin with problems in the algorithms used, so hopefully lessons can be learned with the testing here going forward.

BBC News: A-levels: Anger over ‘unfair’ results this year
BBC News: GCSE and A-level results ‘could be affected by bias’

This report was co-published by EdSurge with Slate Magazine.

Article: https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-07-10-as-colleges-move-away-from-the-sat-will-admissions-algorithms-step-in

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Book Grants Assistance During Government Shutdown

January 14, 2019

The Academic Empowerment Foundation will provide Financial Assistance to students who are attending College during the Government Shutdown. Students who will need financial support to purchase book and supplies during the Spring 2019 Semester. The Academic Empowerment Foundation is here to provide support to our college students education.

Funding for this special emergency Book and Supply Grant Program is provided through the Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capitol Area (CFCNCA) with donated funds from local Federal Government Employees, Retirees, and Department of Defense personnel within the Washington DC Metro Area.



The Academic Empowerment Foundation (AEF) will to do our part to support families and students that are in need during this stressful time; therefore, we have opened this special application period until February 08, 2019 for Federal Government employees who have a student in college and needs financial assistance to purchase books and other supplies during the Spring 2019 semester.

HOW TO APPLY: 


Complete items (1-4) below and mail your application for financial support for Books and Supplies to the Academic Empowerment Foundation, Inc. (AEF), P.O. Box 824, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20773.


1. Student’s Full Name, Home Address, Email Address, Home and Cell Phone Numbers Parents/Guardian Home Address, Home, work and Cell Phone Numbers, Federal Agency, and email address (personal and work)

2. Name and Address of College/University/Institution you are attending, Major/Field of study, Classification, College ID Number, and GPA

3. A copy of your Spring 2019 Class Schedule, and date and sign your application

4. A copy of the government furlough letter sent to your parent/guardian.


NOTE: No Applications will be accepted or received after February 8, 2019.


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Thank you so very much Mr Edwards for your most generous book scholarship!

With your scholarship I was able to purchase much needed psychology books at Bowie State University.

Thank you for your continued support!

Rodenard Davis III

I would like to thank all the sponsors on the HBCU Week Tour because they really went out their way to help young, hungry students get into a college that can fit them and what they want to do. I really love the experience of being around such rich culture and I would love to be a part of that. Even… Read more

Jontae DavisClass of 2020

Mr. Edwards: The work you are doing is incredible. Continue to save lives.

Carl FrancisNFL Players Association

Dear Ms Belton,

Thank you and the Academic Empowerment Foundation for the book scholarship you gave my grandson, Adrion Henley. Our family really appreciates it.

I do hope that in time he will be able to assist in helping other students.

Marze Barnes

Thank you for selecting my daughter as a recipient of the AEF Book Grant Award for Spring 2020. Your generosity has helped her to purchase books for 2 courses this semester.

We appreciate the AEF’s support and investment into the educational goals of our youth. Thank you for all that you do for stud… Read more

Caryn

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Academic Empowerment Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 824
Upper Marlboro, MD 20773

Lynett Belton, Executive Director
Phone: (301) 970-9784

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