I am a recent graduate seeking membership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.?
Q. I am a recent graduate seeking membership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and wanted to know how someone can become a member at the graduate level.
Asked by Lady Juicy - Thu Jan 31 22:48:41 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You can still become a member of the sorority at the graduate level. Membership into the graduate chapter is by invitations only. You can find the info you need on the sorority's web site at
Answered by prettyakadoll1908 - Fri Feb 1 10:16:43 2008

What is "Seeking Alpha"?
Q. I know someone that is an author for 'Seeking Alpha'. He briefly explained to me what it is, but I still don't quite understand. Maybe one of you could help me out? Here's their website if this helps at all:
Asked by Jess - Sun Apr 27 22:28:15 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It's basically just a clever name for a website that gives advice on investing in stocks. Over the past several decades the rate of return on the market (S&P 500) has been about 10%/yr. Seeking alpha is attempting to seek a return higher than the overall mkt. If you made 15% investing in a stock and the market returned 10% then Alpha is 5%.
Answered by Corey (Sell Cohan Sell!) - Sun Apr 27 23:15:26 2008

I am a graduate seeking membership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Can you suggest how I can find out ab
Q. Membership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
Asked by DeniseT - Wed Nov 22 21:37:06 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hi Denise! I am a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Membership in my sorority on a graduate level is much different than on the undergraduate level. Membership on this level is by invitation only. You can not apply for membership like you can in undergraduate chapters. You can get more information on our website: www.aka1908.com Also, if you would like some assistance wading through the information or advice on some actions that you can take please feel free to email me. My email address is pinkpearl0872@yahoo.com. I will assist you to the best of my ability. Best wishes to you on your endeavor!
Answered by pinkpearl0872 - Thu Nov 23 23:53:16 2006

I am seeking membership into a graduate chapter AKA. How can I go about expressing my interest correctly?
Q. I live in columbus,ga and there are two existing graduate chapters. I am new in the area...so how do I go about meeting and expressing to them just how much I want to be a part of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated?
Asked by Highlyfavored - Tue Jan 29 00:47:32 2008 - - 2 Answers - 2 Comments

A. I would highly recommending going to our National website at www.aka1908.org : Gamma Tau Omega South Atlantic Graduate P.O. BOX 6238 columbus, GA 31917 Chapter Officers: Maxine Lee Leem707@aol.com Chapter Basileus Leila F. Wilcox Marsh lfayemarsh@hotmail.com Chapter Tamiouchos *** Rho Rho Omega South Atlantic Graduate P.O. BOX 6859 columbus, GA 31907 Chapter Officers: Dolly Baker baker4spencer@yahoo.com Chapter Basileus Kathy Mitchell Willis akw511@aol.com Chapter Tamiouchos Lastly, I would suggest contacting the Chapter Tamiouchos to ask about chapter events and inquire as to whether or not there is a mailing list on which you could be added. I sincerely apologize if your reply isn't answered quickly;… [cont.]
Answered by Sweetpea - Tue Jan 29 13:15:54 2008

What is the proper way to contact the Alpha Kappa Alpha advisor for my school?
Q. I emailed her and she has not answered me back. Its been 2 days and i'm getting worried. I am seeking the general information for the collegian broschure. What should I do?
Asked by starshine_1289 - Sat Mar 7 14:31:19 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The graduate adviser should return your email. She is the main point of contact for the undergraduate chapter. If you don't hear from her soon, try again. What are you trying to find out in the brochure?
Answered by MrsJones - Mon Mar 9 21:37:54 2009

Membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc... finding history?
Q. I am interested in seeking membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. I've been told that I should have a decent knowledge of the sorority's history before approaching one of the sorors. Is there any recommend source for non-members seeking to become members? So far, I have been told to try to find "Past is Prologue" by Marjorie Parker... Members, please advise! Thanks.
Asked by Regina Tambree - Wed Nov 15 17:14:34 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hello, I am a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The very first place that you should go for information regarding the sorority is to our national website: www.aka1908.com There you will find basic foundational information on which the sorority stands. Secondly, regarding your attempts to obtain a copy of the Past is Prologue...that is a book that is handed out to members during MIP. You can't just go to a bookstore and purchase it. Many sorors would view your attempt to purchase the book as disrespectful!!! So please keep that in mind. There is also a book called The Divine Nine in which you can get some good information. If there is any further information that I can give you some guidance on, please feel free to… [cont.]
Answered by pinkpearl0872 - Sat Nov 18 19:17:34 2006

Are there "alpha and beta females" among girls just like there are with men?
Q. In every group of guys, there is one guy who is more charismatic, confident, and successful - he is the alpha and the other guys are usually the betas. They will laugh at his jokes, rely on him to decide their plans for the evening, and even seek his approval in their decisions in life and dating. It's strange, but it happens... Does this happen with women?
Asked by Armatage - Tue Dec 22 15:37:03 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. to a lesser extent
Answered by Tom Anderson - Tue Dec 22 15:44:41 2009

Hello! I have a question for any member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.?
Q. I would like to attend an event sponsored by the Graduate Chapter in South Carolina, would any of you know when and where the next event will be held? I am seeking to become an member of this sisterhood and would like to attend some events! Thanks in advance to whomever answers the question!!
Asked by Stacey - Tue Oct 27 02:17:08 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I may be able to give you some pointers to find out when they are holding functions open to the public. Email me at gsucutie2000@hotmail.com
Answered by prettyakadoll1908 - Fri Oct 30 16:28:29 2009

STOCKS-Anyone got a tip on a good micro/small cap stock???
Q. I'll trade you one of my good ones...TMY ( amex ) Read article from "Seeking Alpha" dated July 30th.
Asked by barbie&joe - Sat Aug 18 11:26:22 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Sorry but we don't take part in "Pump & Dump" schemes here. Very few "micro-caps" ever make a run of it. The big winners of the past 50 years such as IBM, Microsoft & Wal-Mart were never micro-caps. They all had solid financials and unbeatable business models that resulted in the stratospheric gains for their shareholders. FYI, TMY has been on a long downward slide for over a year. There's nothing in that stock's numbers that tell me it's a wise investment. They're involved in oil and gas exploration in an unstable part of the world (Kazakhstan and southern Russia) and have had some problems with the Russian government. Given the current political tensions between the US and Russia I wouldn't be betting the ranch on this one. I… [cont.]
Answered by Bostonian In MO - Sat Aug 18 12:00:25 2007

Alpha Kappa Alpha Graduate Membership?
Q. Hello, I recently attended a rush at my university for consideration to become a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, but I was not selected for membership. Although I was not selected, I still have a desire to join this prestigious sorority and give all I have to the community. I would like to know how do I best go about seeking membership on the graduate level? I will be graduating in a month so undergraduate membership is no longer an option for me. I know the process of seeking membership is quite different for graduate than undergrad. I sent an email to the president and vice president of the graduate chapter in my area, inquiring about upcoming events, but received no answer. Any and all advice is greatly appreciated. :)
Asked by nolegirl - Mon Jul 6 12:11:43 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Usually grad chapters don't have that may activies during the summer. Start contacting them in August and September. Joining some organizations like NAACP, Volunteers of America, Habitat for Humanity and Red Cross. Continue to do your community service.
Answered by Alpha Kappa Alpha - Sat Jul 11 19:03:52 2009

Sources on female species being more prone to infidelity?
Q. I'm looking for a topic to do my 10-20 page research paper on for school. I remember seeing something on t.v. a few years ago that said the female human species is actually more genetically prone to infidelity than males. I thought this was interesting since most people think it's actually males. You know how in other animal species there's one or the other that has been scientifically proven to be so? I think it said that in most animal species it's actually the female, and the same with humans. I want to find sources (if any) to support this. I have other topics in mind, but I'm narrowing it down. I think it would make an interesting paper if so. If it's true, my argument would be that along the way, over centuries men and society… [cont.]
Asked by SomethingClever - Mon Aug 4 10:42:51 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Almost no species form bonded pairs against which there could be an infidelity. Humans are not one of these, and monogamy and fidelity are convenient and happy fictions. There are only four species on the Earth that do bond, and they include the beaver, the painted shrimp, and the gibbon. These never, ever, in any observed behaviors, exhibit any infidelity once the pair has joined. Among hedogogically organized primates (of which we are one type, along with monkeys and gorillas), the typical behavior is for one alpha male to attract most of the females. When they are in estrus, they behave in a way that we humans would consider to be "slutty", to use your words (humans no longer experience estrus). They are largely ignored when not in… [cont.]
Answered by Monk Slayer - Mon Aug 4 10:55:03 2008

Graduate memebership for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.?
Q. Is it true that a women seeking graduate level membership into the organization must be sponsored by a member of the graduate chapter she is seeking membership into?
Asked by Recen-B - Wed Jul 29 13:57:25 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes, unless the candidate qualifies for membership through legacy status. Apparently, you haven't done your homework because THAT information is on the Sorority's website (the link is below). Membership at the graduate level is by invitation only. That means that an active member of a chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha must recommend you for membership to her chapter and she will serve as your mentor during and after the membership intake process.
Answered by Kathi B - Thu Jul 30 17:37:04 2009

Alpha Kappa Alpha Event Question?
Q. Hello. I want to ask any members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. this question. I will be attending an event soon sponsored by the Graduate chapter I am looking to seek membership within. My question is, I do not know any of the members and I am extremely nervous about attending this event alone. I tend to be a shy person so I am not sure what to do or how to interact with other's at the party. I know this event matters a lot because two Members know of my interest and I am sure they are looking for me to be there. I just don't know how to mingle with the rest of the chapter Members. Would anyone out there help me with some words of encouragement or advice as to how to carry myself alone at this event? Should I approach other women?… [cont.]
Asked by troubleteejay - Tue Apr 24 17:22:46 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hello! First I just want to take the time out to encourage you on your journey to become a member of my sorority! It is a big decision and one that you will have a lifetime to enjoy should membership be offered to you! Regarding your question: In attending the event that my sorors are having the very first peice of advice that I have for you is to be confident! I know that in some ways that is easier said than done, but there are some ways for you to work on it! First look in the mirror and point out all of the wonderful things about you and how they benefit you and how they can be used to benefit others. Thenget with a friend and have them write a letter of encouragement to you and seal it. Open it as you are on your way to the… [cont.]
Answered by pinkpearl0872 - Wed Apr 25 08:51:25 2007

Are any financial sites reliable? What are Visa's (V) stock specs?
Q. The following are Visa's stock data at 8:25 pm (East) on May 1 Bloomberg - 81.9 bil market cap, 446.6 mil shares - Google Finance - 72.29 bil market cap - Yahoo Finance - 66.19 bil market cap - Seeking alpha - 82.55 bil market cap - Market Watch - 82.02 bil market cap - Forbes - 69 bil market cap, 809 million shares - CNN money - 82.02 bil market cap - Zecco - 37 bil market cap - MSN money - 72.2 bil market cap, 845 mil shares - If I can't get reliable data, what is the point of trying in the first place? Where can I get the best data, and why are all these sites giving me false information? Even when the stock price changes, I am sure that they will continue to differ in their numbers for shares… [cont.]
Asked by Kevin S - Thu May 1 20:37:39 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I think you picked a very convoluted situation to try and pick up the value on. What has happened here is that you had an IPO, and then several other classes of common converted to new Class A shares at different ratios. The financial statements to date aren't showing the number of shares after conversion, although there is an SEC report that points the way. It appears that people are using information either before conversion, or not counting the converted shares, thus arriving at the wrong answer. Given the convoluted nature of this transaction, I can't say I blame them. The SEC filing below sheds some light. There are 446.6 million A shares outstanding from the offering. That appears to be the number that NYSE and Zecco are… [cont.]
Answered by Alan - Thu May 1 22:36:59 2008

Has anyone else seen anything like this new trading website?
Q. I've found this website from an author on Seeking Alpha, Dr. Kris from MIT - she has developed a really interesting item called the SMC analyzer on her website stockmarketcookbook.com.. .it puts together Modern Portfolio Theory and several market timing oscillators - seems she prefers the CCI - in regard to properly allocating assets. I've been involved in markets for many years and fund managers have never shown that they can effectively time the markets. Maybe they should take a look at it, since this seems to be hard math and there is no 'human' element to louse the results...Has anyone else ever seen MPT combined with effective timing oscillators?
Asked by Jeff d - Sun May 17 11:51:03 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. No.
Answered by Robert M - Sun May 17 14:07:38 2009

Your NEO (BHO) is speeding things up!?
Q. Prediction one. The twenty-five-year equities bubble pops in 2009. U.S. and foreign equities markets will stop treading water and realign with economic reality. Stock prices will cease to reflect the greater fool mentality and will return to being a function of dividend yields, which have long been miserable. The S&P 500 will sink below 500. In a bid to stem the panic, the government will enforce periodic stock market holidays , and will vastly expand the scope of its short-selling prohibitions eventually banning short-selling altogether. Prediction two. With public pension systems and tens of millions of 401k holders virtually wiped out and with the Baby Boomers retiring en masse there will be tremendous pressure on the government to… [cont.]
Asked by bkosmo2 - Sun May 17 11:41:20 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It's too late for that, start stocking up on SPAM and condensed milk
Answered by eyescrazychris - Sun May 17 11:45:51 2009

Alpha Kappa Alpha Rush?
Q. What is actually need at the rush. I know you need two letters of reference. Im getting one from a long time member aka, and I wanted to get one from a professor I used to work for, but I just found out he was a Alpha, is it ok to get a letter from him or should I seek someone else. Also on pre-check list on the national website (aka1908.com) it said that general information for the collegian brochure should be secured from graudate advisor. Is it ok that I contact her and kindly ask for the general information or is that a bad idea
Asked by BB - Fri Sep 5 14:15:54 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hello BB! Here is a link to the pre-rush checklist: This form will inform you of what is needed for rush. Here is the link for the undergraduate membership interest form: In regards to the Alpha, it is okay to get a reference from him. I suggest that you wait until rush for the general collegian brochure as it will be given to you at that time. Best wishes in your endeavors to become a lady of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated! Sincerely, Sweetpea
Answered by Sweetpea - Fri Sep 5 21:18:57 2008

Alpha Kappa Alpha at Winston Salem State (North Carolina)?
Q. Winston Salem State newest AKA's? Winston Salem State University? Greeks-AKA's Your Question Alpha Kappa Alpha Winston Salem State University ? The Winston Salem State University Chapter was supsended for 5 years for serious hazing related reasons. They very recently chose 70 girls interested in joining their organization. The chosen ones paid a lump sum one day and five days later were made AKA's. Never heard of anything like this. Others will have to wait a few weeks and will do the same. They are trying to get as many on campus as they possiblly can. Keep in mind over 350 attended the interest meeting.So they had quite a few to chose from and lots of time to decide. There was no need to hurry. Of those selected 50% + had 2.9 GPA's… [cont.]
Asked by Jessica M - Mon Nov 3 11:22:15 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Since you have posted the same question on multiple occasions I will post the same answer! I don't really understand the question, but i can say that i was at the rush and did not get accepted. Through process of elimination i kind of know who was. and almost all of the girls that got in were in the program of the honors convocation from last school year so I know that they have 3.0 or better. You never know what these girls do outside of campus. I wish them much luck in life and their service. p.s. most of the girls are leaders on campus. I guess you will see when they all decide to come out. I am not questioning your membership, but a true lady of ALpha Kappa ALpha would keep her concerns within her organization and not publicize them… [cont.]
Answered by afrcngrly - Fri Nov 7 10:21:51 2008

Dominance / Pack Leader/ Alpha?
Q. Why isn t establishing yourself as the alpha to your dog(s) one of the main priorities. To me it seems like it doesn t get as much thought as it should. When you establish yourself as the leader your dogs will follow your orders and rules more and wont play up because they know you are boss. If a dog sees and knows there is no leader he/she will seek dominance and then you will have a dog that it hard to train etc etc. The reason I say this is because I am sick and tired of seeing people walking there dogs out in public and them literally being dragged along , and them doing what there dogs tell them not the other way around. Do people think its wrong for there dogs to be at the bottom of the leader pyramid because I Know that my dogs… [cont.]
Asked by Ulva Child fml - Thu Mar 13 18:03:38 2008 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. To the man who said alphas don't use force.. then what do you call it when a dog bites someone for oh let's say taking their spot on the couch? These dogs are in control they have learned how to control people and be the dominant force. Alphas are benign and calm leaders but they will use force when necessary.. using force all the time desensitizes that is why the aplha reserves force for when it is really needed. For example my mom is a near perfect alpha.. she is benign, doesn't use force, doesn't use threats, and controls the food resource.. but that is exactly why when she does use force, the dogs respect her. Once my dog and hers got into a fight on accident, someone left the door open and they started fighting. My mom came up and… [cont.]
Answered by Kelly + Eternal Universal Energy - Thu Mar 13 19:19:37 2008

Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, inc., please help me!?
Q. First and foremost, I would like to thank you for taking time out and answering my question(s). I am currently a junior at a university which has an AKA chapter on campus but I am more interested in seeking membership in a graduate chapter once I graduate, because I'm almost finish with school, so I want to dedicate 100% to my studies. What be the best way to meet grad chapter members? How do I make my interest apparent using discretion? Should I begin to attend grad chapter events now even though I still have 2 more semesters of undergrad? I understand that grad chapter is invite only, so ladies is there any advice you can give? **P.S. For those of you who may see my profile name, its a fake identity LOL**
Asked by Hmmm - Thu Mar 13 12:12:34 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I think because you have 2 more semesters in undergrad that you need to continue to focus on your undergrad years. Yes, you can attend grad chapter events and get to know those members, but don't sell youself short at the ugrad level. You can still give 100% if you are chosen to become a member for the time that you remain in school, then you would just transfer to a grad chapter. At the grad level, its' by invitation only and it will take a while for you to get acquainted with members, as a ugrad you may meet some grad chapters members you never know. As a member who joined a grad chapter, the grad chapter will know that you are interested when you continue to attend their events and introduce yourselves to people, trust me you don't… [cont.]
Answered by Jamilla - Fri Mar 14 11:39:22 2008