You must submit the following items:
- Two Letters of Nomination (using the Official Nomination Form) from someone (an adult, different from someone recommending you) who is familiar with your academic accomplishments or record. Please use the form we have provided!
- Two Letters of Recommendation— preferably from your principal, Vice Principal, Department Chairperson, Dean, Vice President of Academic Affairs/Provost, or Principal—attesting to your academic accomplishments, other accomplishments, character and recommending you for membership and induction into the Academic Hall of Fame. The letter should not exceed 2 pages in length. Please also attach the Recommendation Letter Cover Sheet.
- A completed ACADEMIC HALL OF FAME Verification Form certifying that you graduated with a perfect Grade Point Average. This form must be signed by the appropriate agent of your school and must contain the School’s official stamp/seal. The completed form should be returned to you (the Applicant) in a STAMPED but UNSEALED ENVELOPE. You may download this form, complete Parts I and II yourself, and request your school to complete Part III. Mail the completed form along with the other requested documents directly to the address shown on the Academic Hall of Fame Verification Form. Additionally, a copy of the Form must be uploaded with your membership application on AHOF website.
- A sealed copy of your official final School transcript addressed to AHOF. Mail the sealed transcript, with the other requested documents, directly to the address shown on the Academic Hall of Fame Verification Form Additionally, a copy of your official final School Transcript must be uploaded with your membership application on AHOF website.
- A notarized Copy of your GAMMA HONORS Membership Certificate. The notary stamp could be placed anywhere on the Certificate or on the back side of the Certificate. Mail it, together with the other requested documents, directly to the address shown in the Academic Hall of Fame Verification Form Additionally, a copy of your notarized Gamma Honors Membership Certificate must be uploaded with your membership application on AHOF website.
- A completed, online ACADEMIC HALL OF FAME MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM, including/attaching an electronic version of (1) your Biographical Sketch – Microsoft Word Version, (2) your Biographical Sketch – pdf Version, (3) your Full Biography, (4) your Hall of Fame Speech Video, (5) A pdf file of your notarized GAMMA HONORS Membership Certificate, (6) A passport-size color photo – headshot only! (180 X 180 pixels) and (7) Submit a one-time membership fee of $250 (US).
Note: The following items must be mailed together by the Applicant in one large envelope (1) One Completed Nomination Form, (2) Two Completed Recommendation Forms, including the Cover page, (3) a copy of the Completed, stamped & Signed Verification Form, and (4) a SEALED copy of your Official Final Transcript showing your final GPA. Address your mail to the ACADEMIC HALL OF FAME.
- Note 1: Documents required/requested to be sent via AHOF website must be Uploaded online at AHOF website
- Note 2: Documents required/requested to be mailed via the Post Office or Other Surface mail Carriers must use the addresses shown below:
- Note 3: Faxed OR emailed applications are not acceptable! We suggest using the P.O. Box Address
MAIL REQUESTED DOCUMENTS/ITEMS DIRECTLY TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
ACADEMIC HALL OF FAME
CREDENTIALS VERIFICATION DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 32675
BALTIMORE, MD 21282-26754 USA
OR Street Address for EXPRESS DELIVERIES ONLY
ACADEMIC HALL OF FAME
CREDENTIALS VERIFICATION DEPARTMENT
9633 Liberty Rd. Suite P.
Randallstown, MD 21133 USA
Note 4: Please, on the Bottom Left of your envelope, indicate your Membership Application Category e.g. High School Diploma; Associate Degree; Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s Degree; Doctoral Degree.