<p>..and as a college freshman? (Howard Class of 2018)</p>
<p>I just received my acceptance to Howard University (Class of 2018). I really want to be a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha. I have wanted to since I was little. I have always been impressed by Alpha Kappa Appa's pledge of sisterhood and service. Not just looking cute and partying. </p>
<p>I am still in high school but is there anything that I can do now to start and prepare for the Rush process and the subsequent events. I know the requirements and I have already reviewed all the paperwork. </p>
<p>1.)But before I get too far, can I even apply as a Freshman? I know they need one grading period of grades and they look at community service from the last two years. 2.)Does that have to be from the two years that I am in college? </p>
<p>3.)What are things that I can start doing now or in the fall at Howard that will set me apart? 4.)What are things that I should not do? </p>
<p>I know not to call them sisters unless I am a member because they are not my sister. I know do not wear pink and green to the Rush. </p>
<p>5.)Once I get to Howard how can I get the current members to know me because I heard that that is important? </p>
<p>I am confident and outgoing. 6.)I do a lot of community service now but how can I express my positive attributes to the members that will be voting on me getting in or not? </p>
<p>7.)Should I try and talk to current members before the Rush? 8.)Or not? 9.)If so how many? </p>
<p>9.)I heard be involved in the school but also the community are there any activities that they are particularly impressed by? </p>
<p>10.)What are any other little things that they like or do not like? No matter how small they may seem. </p>
<p>11.)I'm not a legacy, is that bad? </p>
<p>12.)If I am not admitted the first time I try am I allowed to apply again in future years or no? </p>
<p>13.)I know it is not all about looks, and it is a negative stigma that Alpha Kappa Alpha get, but is there a way I should dress and do my hair? 13.)Is there a way that I should not dress or do my hair? </p>
<p>14.)At the Rush, other than not wearing pink and green, how should I dress? 15.)How should I not dress? 16.)What exactly should I do at the Rush? </p>
<p>17.)I only know one former Alpha Kappa Alpha member (she lives in New Orleans and graduated 30 years ago) so how can I get to know them and have them get to know me? </p>
<p>18.)I heard that I should be humble in interaction with members but they also want leaders. 19.)What is the best way to accomplish both? </p>
<p>20.)Should I get signatures for community service work that I have done in high school? 21.)Or should I wait for the work that I start doing once I am at Howard? </p>
<p>22.)How selective is the process specifically at Howard? </p>
<p>23.)What is the overall attitude and personality that the members look for? </p>
<p>24.)Are there certain clubs that I should do? 25.)Are there clubs that I should not do? Is there any type of person that I should avoid? </p>
<p>26.)Does my parents background matter? 27.)Is there any money involved in the application process? </p>
<p>28.)Basically I am asking what is the best path to take to get admitted into Alpha Kappa Alpha? </p>
<p>I know it is really selective but I am thinking and planning early and hopefully it will help. </p>
<p>I'm sorry this is no long but any information you could give me would be helpful.</p>