AKA MIP MEMBERSHIP INTAKE PROCESS
STUDY GUIDE
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
Comprehensive Membership Education Competency Assessment
2026/2027 | Practice Assessment Aligned with AKA Publicly Stated Mission, Vision, and
Programmatic Priorities
75 Multiple-Choice & Scenario-Based Questions
Passing Score: 80–85% (60–64/75 correct)
Testing Time: 90–120 Minutes
Format: Computer-Based or Proctored Written via Chapter-Approved LMS
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
Domain 1: Foundational History & Heritage | Questions 1–8 | 8 Questions
Domain 2: Organizational Structure & Governance | Questions 9–17 | 9 Questions
Domain 3: Programs of Service & Impact | Questions 18–25 | 8 Questions
Domain 4: Membership Standards & Expectations | Questions 26–33 | 8 Questions
Domain 5: Leadership Development Principles | Questions 34–41 | 8 Questions
Domain 6: Financial Literacy & Stewardship | Questions 42–50 | 9 Questions
Domain 7: Cultural Competence & Inclusive Excellence | Questions 51–58 | 8
Questions
Domain 8: Ethical Decision-Making & Professional Conduct | Questions 59–65 | 7
Questions
Domain 9: Service Learning & Community Engagement | Questions 66–71 | 6
Questions
Domain 10: Scenario-Based Application | Questions 72–75 | 4 Questions
Assessment Summary:
• 75 multiple-choice and scenario-based questions covering AKA membership education
principles
• Question Types: Single-best-answer, select-all-that-apply (SATA), prioritization, and
scenario-based items
• Focus: Evidence-based leadership principles, organizational heritage application,
professional judgment
• Aligned with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® values and membership standards
, AKA MIP MEMBERSHIP INTAKE PROCESS
STUDY GUIDE — PRACTICE ASSESSMENT
75 Questions | 90–120 Minutes | Passing Score: 80–85%
Question 1 [Foundational History & Heritage]
On what date was Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. founded, and at which
institution?
A) January 15, 1908, at Howard University
B) January 15, 1911, at Fisk University
C) February 12, 1908, at Spelman College
D) March 20, 1913, at Howard University
Rationale: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. was founded on January 15, 1908, at
Howard University in Washington, D.C. It was the first Greek-letter sorority established by
and for African American women. The founding at Howard University marked a pivotal
moment in Black collegiate history.
Question 2 [Foundational History & Heritage]
Ethel Hedgemon Monell is credited as the visionary founder of Alpha Kappa Alpha.
How many other women joined her to form the Original Nine founders?
A) Six sophomores
B) Seven sophomores
C) Eight sophomores
D) Nine sophomores
Rationale: Ethel Hedgemon Monell (later Lyle) conceived the idea for the sorority and
was joined by eight sophomore women to form the Original Nine founders. Together, these
nine women established the organization at Howard University, with Ethel providing the
initial vision and leadership that inspired the others.
Question 3 [Foundational History & Heritage]
In what year was Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. officially incorporated, and why
was this step significant?
A) 1908, to establish the first chapter at another university
B) 1911, to prevent the sorority from dissolving after the founders graduated
C) 1913, to ensure perpetual existence and legal recognition of the organization
D) 1920, to gain the right to hold national conventions
Rationale: Alpha Kappa Alpha was officially incorporated on January 29, 1913.
Incorporation was critical because it granted the sorority legal standing as a perpetual
entity, ensuring it would survive beyond the graduation of its founding members. This
legal protection safeguarded the organization's name, symbols, and mission for future
generations.
Question 4 [Foundational History & Heritage]
What is the symbolic significance of the ivy leaf in Alpha Kappa Alpha's tradition?
A) It represents academic excellence and scholarly achievement only
B) It symbolizes the enduring and intertwining bonds of sisterhood that grow
stronger over time
C) It was chosen because ivy grew on the exterior of Howard University's founding building
D) It signifies the sorority's commitment to environmental conservation
Rationale: The ivy leaf is a cherished symbol of Alpha Kappa Alpha representing the
enduring, intertwining bonds of sisterhood. Just as ivy clings and grows stronger over
STUDY GUIDE
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
Comprehensive Membership Education Competency Assessment
2026/2027 | Practice Assessment Aligned with AKA Publicly Stated Mission, Vision, and
Programmatic Priorities
75 Multiple-Choice & Scenario-Based Questions
Passing Score: 80–85% (60–64/75 correct)
Testing Time: 90–120 Minutes
Format: Computer-Based or Proctored Written via Chapter-Approved LMS
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
Domain 1: Foundational History & Heritage | Questions 1–8 | 8 Questions
Domain 2: Organizational Structure & Governance | Questions 9–17 | 9 Questions
Domain 3: Programs of Service & Impact | Questions 18–25 | 8 Questions
Domain 4: Membership Standards & Expectations | Questions 26–33 | 8 Questions
Domain 5: Leadership Development Principles | Questions 34–41 | 8 Questions
Domain 6: Financial Literacy & Stewardship | Questions 42–50 | 9 Questions
Domain 7: Cultural Competence & Inclusive Excellence | Questions 51–58 | 8
Questions
Domain 8: Ethical Decision-Making & Professional Conduct | Questions 59–65 | 7
Questions
Domain 9: Service Learning & Community Engagement | Questions 66–71 | 6
Questions
Domain 10: Scenario-Based Application | Questions 72–75 | 4 Questions
Assessment Summary:
• 75 multiple-choice and scenario-based questions covering AKA membership education
principles
• Question Types: Single-best-answer, select-all-that-apply (SATA), prioritization, and
scenario-based items
• Focus: Evidence-based leadership principles, organizational heritage application,
professional judgment
• Aligned with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® values and membership standards
, AKA MIP MEMBERSHIP INTAKE PROCESS
STUDY GUIDE — PRACTICE ASSESSMENT
75 Questions | 90–120 Minutes | Passing Score: 80–85%
Question 1 [Foundational History & Heritage]
On what date was Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. founded, and at which
institution?
A) January 15, 1908, at Howard University
B) January 15, 1911, at Fisk University
C) February 12, 1908, at Spelman College
D) March 20, 1913, at Howard University
Rationale: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. was founded on January 15, 1908, at
Howard University in Washington, D.C. It was the first Greek-letter sorority established by
and for African American women. The founding at Howard University marked a pivotal
moment in Black collegiate history.
Question 2 [Foundational History & Heritage]
Ethel Hedgemon Monell is credited as the visionary founder of Alpha Kappa Alpha.
How many other women joined her to form the Original Nine founders?
A) Six sophomores
B) Seven sophomores
C) Eight sophomores
D) Nine sophomores
Rationale: Ethel Hedgemon Monell (later Lyle) conceived the idea for the sorority and
was joined by eight sophomore women to form the Original Nine founders. Together, these
nine women established the organization at Howard University, with Ethel providing the
initial vision and leadership that inspired the others.
Question 3 [Foundational History & Heritage]
In what year was Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. officially incorporated, and why
was this step significant?
A) 1908, to establish the first chapter at another university
B) 1911, to prevent the sorority from dissolving after the founders graduated
C) 1913, to ensure perpetual existence and legal recognition of the organization
D) 1920, to gain the right to hold national conventions
Rationale: Alpha Kappa Alpha was officially incorporated on January 29, 1913.
Incorporation was critical because it granted the sorority legal standing as a perpetual
entity, ensuring it would survive beyond the graduation of its founding members. This
legal protection safeguarded the organization's name, symbols, and mission for future
generations.
Question 4 [Foundational History & Heritage]
What is the symbolic significance of the ivy leaf in Alpha Kappa Alpha's tradition?
A) It represents academic excellence and scholarly achievement only
B) It symbolizes the enduring and intertwining bonds of sisterhood that grow
stronger over time
C) It was chosen because ivy grew on the exterior of Howard University's founding building
D) It signifies the sorority's commitment to environmental conservation
Rationale: The ivy leaf is a cherished symbol of Alpha Kappa Alpha representing the
enduring, intertwining bonds of sisterhood. Just as ivy clings and grows stronger over
