• When you're faced with a challenge, that's when you truly begin to learn.

    Zinaida Calixte (P9 XXVIII)

  • I show my students their ethnicity and zip codes do not determine their success - only they can.

    Jahmire Cassanova (XXXIV)

  • Becoming a successful person comes with being socially aware and conscious of the world.

    Alrick Shaw (XXXIV)

  • Prep has shaped the values, work ethic, and life skills of both my children.

    Prep parent Stephanie Harmond

  • I am honored and humbled to lead the fight to secure equal justice and opportunity for all.

    Kristen Clarke (P9 II), Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Justice

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  • 83%

    of degrees from the nation's most competitive colleges

  • $40M

    Financial Aid Awarded annually by independent schools

  • 3,691

    College Graduates

  • 240+

    annual paid internships with 100+ employers

The Journey

Learn about the comprehensive program at Prep for Prep
  • Admissions
    Top students of color from 750 New York City public schools apply for admission to Prep for Prep each year.
  • Preparation
    Admitted students undergo a rigorous 14-month course of study spanning two summer sessions as well as after school Wednesdays and Saturdays.
  • Placement
    All students who successfully complete the Preparatory Component are placed in day schools (as seventh-graders) or boarding schools (as ninth-graders).
  • Student Support
    Prep counselors support the academic and personal progress of each student in grades 7–12 through monthly meetings with them and their school administrators. Counselors also plan year-round social and cultural activities.
  • Paid Internships, Travel Abroad & More
    A considerable array of Leadership Development Opportunities broadens our students' aspirations, increases their awareness of life's possibilities, and builds a stronger sense of self.
  • College Guidance
    Our students are often the first in their family to attend college. Prep advises them on application and financial aid processes, advocates with colleges on behalf of students, arranges college trips, and offers SAT prep.
  • Undergraduate Support
    Undergraduate Affairs supports students with individual advising, transition-to-college workshops, and social gatherings to foster their academic and personal success.
  • Alumni Affairs
    Networking, reunions, and professional workshops help alums stay connected to Prep and each other. Alums volunteer with Prep, secure internships for current students, and fundraise for the Alumni Giving Campaign.

THE DESTINATION

Read Prep for Prep student and alumni success stories
  • Therese, High School Junior Therese, High School Junior
    Therese Miantsoko (XXXV/Brearley) enjoys performing with the school's jazz band and drama clubs and competing on its basketball team. She also tutors elementary school students with Prep's SAYC Saturday Academy. Meet more Prep students.
  • Milton, College Junior Milton, College Junior
    An engineering major, Milton Syed (P9 XXIII/Exeter '14, Harvard) co-founded tech platform Upsolve to help low-income individuals file for bankruptcy. It won the $75,000 top prize at the Harvard President's Innovation Challenge. Meet more undergraduates.
  • David, Alum David, Alum
    David Alade (XXI/Dalton '05, Columbia '09) co-founded Century Partners, a real estate company that revitalizes Detroit neighborhoods. The company won part of a $4 million contract from the City of Detroit to develop abandoned lots. Meet more Prep alums.

In the News

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We envision a nation guided by ethical and effective leaders that reflect our diverse society. 

Prep for Prep's mission is to develop future leaders by creating access for young people of color to first-rate educational, leadership development and professional opportunities.