AdPR Academy

Current Juniors, Seniors, and first-year graduate students with an interest in learning more about advertising and public relations. Any minority student is eligible to apply. Students attending HBCUs are strongly encouraged to participate.

A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for all prospective candidates.

We seek confident and well-rounded cohort members with experience and abilities in the following areas:

Analytical skills
Communications
Creativity
Decision-Making skills
Interpersonal skills
Organizational skills
Public speaking

There are two pathways for admission: (1) nomination from a partner school OR (2) submission of an application.
If you attend a partner university, you will be vetted and nominated by a school administrator or professor. Official partner schools include:

Agnes Scott College
Albany State University
Clemson University
Florida A&M University
Georgia State University
Hampton University
Howard University
Kennesaw State University
North Carolina A&T State University
Tuskegee University
University of Georgia
University of South Carolina

All other interested students must complete an application (introduction video, resume and letter of recommendation) by the deadline. No exceptions.

Please reference the AdPR Academy Application Guide for more information.

A video can capture the essence of who you are and give Academy staff a chance to get to know you better. Each video must be no longer than 2.5 minutes in length. The video should include responses to the following questions:

1) What makes you the perfect candidate for AdPR Academy’s 8th cohort?
2) What is one example of how you have impacted your community?
3) What do you want to accomplish in the first 2 years of your professional career?
4) What else would you like Academy staff to know about you?

Do:
Be creative. The video should reflect your style and personal brand.
Speak directly to the camera for at least 1.5 minutes. The balance of time can include voiceover and feature footage of you from extra-curricular activities, volunteer efforts, leadership roles, etc. if you desire.
Shoot on a simple background and be well lit. It is important that we can clearly see and hear you.
Shoot your video horizontally.
Upload and create a private URL link, preferably from Vimeo or YouTube. Videos from personal websites are also acceptable. WeTransfer should only be used as a last resort and approval must be requested from the Academy Director (adpracademy@uga.edu)

Don’t:

Use inappropriate language that could be perceived as offensive or rude.
Use the video to outline your academic studies (you will submit your resume and a cover letter to highlight this information).
Reframe the video questions as lead-in phrases for your responses. Develop your answers and then weave together a story about you that is captured in video. That will be more compelling.
Exceed video length requirements. Videos over the required length will NOT be reviewed. Best to keep videos at 2.25 minutes.
Use excessive transitions or fades.

All application materials must be submitted using the directions provided. No exceptions.

Any technical questions regarding the use of the online application form can be sent to adpracademy@uga.edu.

Applications are currently closed. Information will be updated when it becomes available.

There is no fee to attend AdPR Academy thanks to the generous support of our sponsors. However, students are responsible for housing and transportation to and while in Atlanta. Travel stipends may be available on a case-by-case basis depending on funds raised for the Academy.

AdPR Academy takes place annually in October, in-person. This year Academy will be held on the beautiful campus of UGA at the Grady College in Athens, Georgia.