Purpose of the Dowdy Test Prep Initiative

The Dowdy Outreach Program (DOP), formerly known as the Dowdy Test Prep Initiative, is sponsored by the Dowdy Scholars Enrichment Program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. We have re-branded and virtualized our program to engage students while complying with social distancing regulations. Our mission statement is to help students ensure college admission, while facilitating their academic and personal growth. We provide students with ACT/SAT test preparation, school subject tutoring, scholarship awareness, college preparatory information, mental health advocacy, community service initiatives and more! Continue reading if you are interested in joining our dedicated host of tutors, mentors, ambassadors, lesson plan creators and college preparatory coordinators!


Program Layout/Design

  • We will host Virtual and In-Person Sessions

  • Students will instead participate in virtual outreach sessions (see Session Overview below)

  • High school students are invited to attend any number of these sessions.

  • Each facilitator will be required to attend at least two of these sessions.


Session Overview

  • Welcome/ice breaker

  • Establishing mentorship

  • Break out sessions

    • School subject tutoring

    • ACT/SAT test preparation

    • Scholarship awareness

    • College preparation/life after high school

  • Mental health check in

  • Break out activities

  • Real talk panel


Facilitator Roles

Each facilitator will be required to take on at least two of these roles and attend a bi-weekly virtual meetings. Roles and their responsibilities are as follows

  • Tutors will teach comprehensive Math, Science and/or English lessons and create Math, Science and English lesson plans.

  • Mentors will support and guide students in their personal and professional development.

  • Ambassadors will represent the Dowdy Outreach Program.

  • College Preparatory Coordinators will assist students in academic development and the pursuit of collegiate education and scholarships.

If interested, please complete this Google form to apply.



For more information, questions or concerns, email us at DowdyTestPrep@gmail.com