Recent Letters from Students
Impact Statement: College Application Education Project
Partnered with Borders Express in Swampscott
The events of September 24-26, 2009, as organized by CAEP and Borders Express, have had continuing positive impact in the surrounding community, as well as in the financial health of the Swampscott Borders store.
The choices made for materials presented for student, parent, and teacher use during the events have proven to be sound, and continue to be appreciated by the community at large. Students from the surrounding towns: Swampscott, Salem, Marblehead, Lynn, and even Beverly have come to the Borders Express store to purchase titles from the CAEP specified list. Sales have continued well into the month of October, and do not show signs of slowing. The students and parents appreciate the expanded selection, and teachers have expressed their interest, placed orders, and recommended more titles on the same ideas.
The introductions made by CAEP to Borders Express representatives have lead to increased sales and continued relationships within the Lynn English High School Community. The introduction to the LEHS librarian, in particular, has resulted in more than one thousand dollars in sales to the school. Teachers who were familiar with the Borders Express store already have had their interest renewed, and have placed orders for SAT and college essay writing materials. Interest was also expressed by LEHS faculty and staff in non-CAEP titles, and these were subsequently provided.
The particular relationship between CAEP and Borders Express is stable, and appears to be growing. This is shown in sales of CAEP titles to the CAEP representatives from the Borders store. It is also evident in the plans to continue working on website and student orders together.
One month of observation, and careful examination of data shows that the partnership between CAEP and Borders Express in Swampscott has a positive impact on the participating members, as well as in the surrounding community.
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Kendra S. Barnett, Assistant Manager
Borders Express Representative to CAEP
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"Since I’ve Been working at the C.A.E.P we have had some fun we went on a few trips. On August 14, 2009 we went to BC and took a tour around BC and found out interesting things about BC. On August 24, 2009 we took a trip to Salem Cinema and watched GI. Joe it was a fun trip. When you’re here you’ll have fun but it isn’t all about fun it’s about business."
- Ralph Brown (September 2, 2009)
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Dear Mr. Akers,
I just want to thank you for giving me my first job i really appreciate it. I also liked the colleges
you took us to thanks to that I have a few colleges in mind. I also like the fact that i was not board this
summer. So thank you very much Mr. Akers.
Sincerely,
Ivan Ventura
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"During this summer I worked at C.A.E.P (College Application Education Project Inc). I started working in August. At this job I have learned a lot of skills that can help me in my future, school and any other job. I learned how to input information to the computers, how to do colleges researches. I learned to use a variety of copy machines. I learned how to file, how to write reports and proper letters. Also I learned landscaping. These are skills that are very important and necessary in life. So I am thankful that Mr. Akers gave me the opportunity of working with him. This opportunity is going to be helpful in my life. For example, in any other job I work in the near future or in college. I recommend anyone to be a part of CAEP because it is just a good place to learn a lot of things. I really am thankful to Mr. Akers for this job because it helps me a lot and I wish I could continue during the fall.
Brian H.
Testimonial
During the summer I worked at C.A.E.P (College Application Education Project). I started working in the month of July, 2009 and yet I still am. Here I’ve gained lots of skills that can help me out for my future, school and any other job. For example things I learned are: inputting information to a computer, college researching, using all types of copier machines, and writing letters the proper way, writing reports, organizing files, and landscaping. These skills can help me a lot throughout my future because they are important and necessary skills you need to know in life. I recommend this job to anybody because it’s like home and as you work you explore many new things and meet many new people. While I have been working here I meet six new people and I’m glad I did. C.A.E.P offers many things and thanks to Arthur Akers I’m glad I can say I am a part of it. I wish I can stay forever and never leave. Thank you Mr. Akers for giving me an opportunity to work here and making my mom as happy as possible for giving me this job. It’s changed our life in a tremendous way the reason I say this is because, now were able to afford things much easier even if I don’t get the biggest pay check in the world the pay checks you have given me has helped me a lot. Even if I havent told what those pay checks have done for me I want you to know they have been a lot of help for me and my family. I hope I can continue throughout the fall.
Thank you Mr. Akers."
- Sincerely,
Katia Ramirez
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“CAEP provides a safe place for my child. They help to
keep him respectable. Please keep doing what you are doing because
it is working.”
- Virginia Harrell, parent
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“I think this program and your associates are doing the
right thing to help out with the kids after school. May God continue
to bless you.”
- D. Jackson, parent
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“I would like to thank you for taking the time to work
with our students as well as your efforts in supporting the educational
process for the students in Lynn.”
- Gerard Sullivan, Scholarship For
Service Campus Coordinator, North Shore Community College
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“I am so grateful that you are such a good friend. Through
the support you have given me, our friendship has grown. You have
written me great references and given me words of encouragement.
Words cannot express how thankful I am.”
- Vanessa, student
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“My son attends the CAEP program. Since he has been attending
CAEP, his teachers have seen a tremendous improvement in his academics
and his attitude towards learning. We are especially please with
the progress he has made with his CAEP math tutor. He has been
accepted into St. John Preparatory School and will attend starting
July 2006. I honestly believe that CAEP played a big role in my
son being accepted into one of the best high schools in this state.”
- Sebrina Underwood, parent
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“….Several of our teachers have visited CAEP and
reported that you are doing tremendous work in math, reading and
writing. In addition, your summer reading program is successful,
and you are concerned about young people’s welfare. It is
very refreshing that you are giving back to your community, and
that your program is successful in making a difference in young
people’s lives. Keep the good work.”
- Andrew M. Fila, Principal
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“ I was very impressed with the organization in terms of
student participation, the parental involvement and the staff
support. ….They have a good structure, excellent leadership
and the potential to help many.”
- Tim Ring, Lynn English High Teacher
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“CAEP’s approach offers students many resources to
succeed. It provides one-on-one tutoring, particularly in math
that is so needed by our students. It does an excellent job of
communicating and involving parents/guardians and teachers through
the contacts made by President Arthur Akers, monthly written communication,
and quarterly meetings for parents/guardians and teachers to meet
with students.”
- Ms. Patricia M. Barton, Principal,
Pickering Middle School
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“…CAEP certainly meets its goal of supporting students
in a diverse urban community through tutoring, mentoring, group
discussions, competitions, and social events.”
- Anita Rassias, Principal, Thurgood
Marshall Middle School
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“…the principals of CAEP have demonstrated to me
that they have ideas and programs to reach the youth in this area.”
- Reverend Doug Robinson-Johnson,
Co-Pastor Grace United Methodist Church
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Recent Letter from Students (2008-2009)
Dear Boston College,
Hi my name is Katia and I work at CAEP ( College Application Education Project Inc, ) I would like to take my time to thank you for the wonderful tour your college provided for us. Special thanks to Brennan Harkins my group got a perfect tour of your amazing school. I learned so many things about BC that I would never think is true. I wish when I graduate school I would have a perfect opportunity to attend Boston College. I like everything about your school and I hope it stays the same when I apply for it. Please continue with what you do to have your school running so great. Thank you for the tour once again it meant a lot to me and my group CAEP. If you would like to know what CAEP is you can visit www.caeproject.org or contact us at 781-595-1022, e-mail address caepws3@verizon.net or caepinc@verizon.net have a great day.
Sincerely,
Katia
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Dear CAEP,
This Summer has been very rewarding as is and CAEP added to this. Due to the emphasis on reading and math I feel prepared to succeed at St.John’s Prep. Besides the support I received in academics I also met a lot of new people and got to go on college tours, my favorite was Boston College. CAEP should stay around longer to help the City’s youth.
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Jefferson Akers,
CAEP stundent
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Dear Mr. Akers,
I learned for the short amount of time that I've been here about politics and different colleges I am interested in. I've met new people that I never even knew existed. Also, I learned about debating and man other things. I learned more about math too. The first day I came here I thought it was goin to be difficult but the thing that kept me on my feet was the kindness. Thank you Mr. Akers.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Kirst
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Dear Mr.Akers,
I appreciate the oppurtunity to be a part of CAEP and attend this program every day. I learned a lot from being here and I have grown into a better and more responsible person. Also, I was able to get a head start on the math that I am going to be learning this year in Algebra 2. That is going to benefit me when school starts because I am already going to have some sort of background and knowledge on the curriculum. Once again, thank you for giving me the oppurtunity to be a part of CAEP. It has definitely helped me out a lot.
Sincerely,
Demarius Morley-Irby
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Hello Mr. Akers,
Caep, Inc. truly aided me in all aspects of the college process. Nowadays there are numerous requirements needed to apply to colleges from making sure you register for the SAT's before the deadlines; to getting the right documents from your school such as your transcript and recommendation letters; to writing the infamous college essay. By providing the necessary resources, I was able to submit all that was needed and write an awe-inspiring essay (if I do say so myself.) College rpeparation would have been a frustrating and chaotic experience without this program and your help is truly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Ngozi Nwaogu
Harvard University Student
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Mr. Akers,
The first time that I met with Mr. Akers for an interview, he asked me what colleges I am interested in and my first one was Yale University. He called out to one of his staff members and told her to get me a permission slip to go to Yale that Friday. I was so surprised because I probably never would have had such an opportunity on my own. The ride to and back allowed the staff to interact and communicate beyond our work at the office. Seeing Yale personally—what I thought I’d never have the chance to do—made my decision final; Yale has become my top choice. I am working even harder than I’ve ever had before so that I can reach and surpass Yale’s standards. I thank CAEP for offering me this opportunity; it has helped me immensely in my college choices.
Sincerely,
Diana Tran
Aspiring Yale University Student
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Dear Mr. Akers,
I would like to take the time to acknowledge how grateful I am that you have granted me the opportunity to work for College Application Education Project Inc. In my senior at Lynn Classical High School CAEP mailed information that was of interest to me to help me make an important decision in my life. Although the decision was tough, knowledge, research and comfort allowed me to make the most efficient choice of attending the University of Massachusetts Amherst. I am currently enrolled in the Isenberg school of Management with a double major in accounting and vocal jazz. And now I can help others make their own important decisions by admitting the same knowledge, research and comfort that I received.
Sincerely,
Tachand Dubuisson
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Dear Mr. Akers,
I would gratefully like to thank you for this wonderful summer you have granted to us. You’ve given me a job when I really didn’t even think I would be working this summer, and I am happy working here. Not only have you given me a job opportunity, but when we told you we were hungry, you’d give us money to eat. When we needed something to drink, you would bring more than enough water for everybody. You rarely dismissed any of our needs. You even took us on wonderful field trips and allowed me to bring my brother and mother along. I don’t even know how to begin to describe how happy they were to come, and I think I could speak for them when I say that they really appreciated everything you have done. Working here has been a blessing thanks to you. If I could work here during the school year, I happily would. You’re only the first, but I strongly think that you’re the best boss I’ll ever have. It really is astounding working for you and I hope I could next summer.
Your employee and friend,
Jesse Birotte
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Dear Mr. Akers,
First of all, I want to thank you for the opportunity of working here. I’ve learned a lot. I’ve met a lot of good people, and I’ve had some really good experiences. I also want to thank you for the field trips. They were fun and educational. Just thanks for a great summer!
Sincerely,
Brenda J. Rondon
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Dear Mr. Akers,
I thank you for everything that you have done for us in the program. Thanks for letting us play basketball and having a pool table and for the movies Thanks also for taking us on field trips to Good Times and Six Flags. And thank you also for giving us the opportunity to chill and hang with our friends and use the laptops for fun.
Sincerely,
Richard Cooper Jr.
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Dear Arthur,
I would like to thank you for your generosity and kindness. I would also like to thank you for getting me a job. I have been job hunting all summer, and I finally have one now, because of you. I have been coming to this program ever since it opened up, and I have definitely become a better person. I would also like to thank you for the fun and educational field trips that you have taken us on; such as the UMass tour and football game, and Good Times. The Six Flags trip was the best! I had a lot of fun. Thank you for all the positive things that that you are providing the program.
Thank you!!!
Demetri Underwood
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Dear Arthur,
I would like to thank you for your commitment and service to this program. You have provided us with sufficient materials to carry out our tasks. You have given internet access to children who may otherwise not had it, and you have given employees a chance to assist minorities with their studies. CAEP has allowed many people, both students and employees, to better reach their potential.
Sincerely,
Latiff
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Dear Mr. Akers,
Thank you for allowing me to have the opportunity to work here. I am very grateful for all you have done. For my first job, I am glad it was here. I learned new skills by working here, like making flyers on Adobe Photoshop 4.0 Edition with Bai. Also, I learned functions and parts of the computer with Latiff. By looking up college research on other students, it gives me an insight on these colleges, and helps me decide where I want to go. Plus, this experience allowed me to make new friends like Jesse, Brenda, and Demetri. They are all great people. And I enjoy having their company, especially on field trips. Also, thank you for allowing us to finish our summer reading here-it really helps. Also, I like to thank Mr. Maglio for helping during our reading. All the field trips I got to go on were really fun, and I had a lot of laughs with Jesse, Brenda and you, and everyone else. I have had a lot of laughs and fun and I am sad for this experience to end. I hope I can work here again. I will miss everything. I don’t want it to end. I will tell all my friends about you and how you are such a great, funny person I have ever met.
Sincerely,
Briana Murray
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In the year of our lord 2008, I joined the College Application Education Program. I had met Arthur Akers in December of the preceding year. He was acting teacher of an English class of mine. After dedicating my computer management abilities to a simple request from him, he offered me a business proposition. I was to work at CAEP for the remainder of my high school career, which, at that time, was another seven months. CAEP offered me several opportunities to explorer my college options and educate my peers on important technological matters. As a computer manager and mentor at CAEP, I not only exercised my mind by using the skills I had learned in school, but was also granted the opportunity to extend a helping hand towards others in the community. An institution like CAEP is what this community needs. It has helped me and many others seek and find their ideal higher education institution. It was with the help of CAEP that I chose to attend Worcester Polytechnique Institute, which I hope to be my alma mater. I am glad to once again be offered the opportunity to work with Arthur Akers and his students.
Sincerely,
Latiff Seruwagi
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Hello Mr. Akers,
CAEP, Inc. truly aided me in all aspects of the college process. Nowadays there are numerous requirements needed to apply to colleges from making sure you register for the SAT’s before the deadlines to getting the right documents from your school such as your transcript and recommendation letters to writing the infamous college essay. By providing the necessary resources, I was able to submit all that was needed and write an awe-inspiring essay (if I do say so myself). College preparation would have been a frustrating and chaotic experience without this program and their help is truly appreciated.
Ngozi Nwaogu, Harvard University
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