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The Academic Advancement Program (AAP)/Act 101 of Villanova was developed to provide an educational opportunity for students of Pennsylvania who meet the academic and economic criteria established by the Higher Educational Opportunity Act of 1971, legislatively designated and publicly known as Act 101.

This specialized admissions program (AAP) of Villanova was formally established in 1969 and became a part of the Act 101 statewide system in 1974. The Academic Advancement Program recruits highly motivated students whose high school credentials suggest that they can, with academic support, successfully matriculate at Villanova University.

The mission of the AAP program is to help students achieve academic success and to support them as they strive to reach their goals. Once enrolled at Villanova University, AAP students can begin to utilize counseling and tutoring services free of charge. So, whether you need a tutor, academic support or would like to borrow a book from our lending library, AAP is here to help!

Counseling icon Personal Counseling
AAP and Villanova's Counseling Center can help students work through their difficulties so that they are able to focus on their academic goals.
 		 Counseling icon Academic Counseling

Making the transition into college can be a challenge. AAP can help you improve your overall academic success.
Counseling icon Peer Counseling
AAP Peer Counselors are here to help all of our AAP students.		 Counseling icon Financial Aid Assistance
AAP works closely with the Office of Financial Assistance to help you work through your financial aid concerns.
 
Counseling icon Career Related Assistance
Are you experiencing confusion over what you want to be when you grow up?
 		 Counseling icon Tutoring Services
The AAP tutoring services are offered to support students in learning and mastering course material.
 

Pre-College Summer Program

The Academic Advancement Program conducts a Pre-College Summer Program prior to a student's first semester at Villanova: This Program is designed to assist students in making a successful transition into college-level academics. During the Pre-College session, students participate in the following academic course work:
  
  • English
  • Reading
  • Mathematics
  • Chemistry
  • Critical Thinking