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Empowering Young Leaders to Succeed in School and Beyond

Prep for Prep identifies and develops the next generation of leaders by nurturing and empowering high-achieving New York City students in public, charter, and parochial schools to reach their full potential. Through our rigorous 14-month Prep for Prep and PREP 9 Preparatory Component enrichment programs, students gain the academic foundation, social skills, and emotional resilience needed to excel at top independent day and boarding schools.

Our comprehensive approach prepares students not only for success in private school but also for leadership in college, careers, and beyond. Families choose Prep for Prep because we provide more than access—we offer lifelong guidance, mentorship, and community to help students thrive.

Prep for Prep and PREP 9 students have the opportunity to:

  • Build a strong academic foundation by spending two summers and the school year in between taking rigorous classes that prepare them for success at leading day and boarding schools.

  • Join a supportive community of like-minded young leaders, forming lifelong friendships with peers who share their drive and ambition.

  • Explore beyond the classroom through programs in art, entrepreneurship, and leadership, as well as summer camp and international travel opportunities.

  • Gain real-world experience with paid internships at top organizations such as Google, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Mount Sinai.

  • Receive well-rounded support including social-emotional guidance and wellness resources throughout their academic journey. 

Prep for Prep by the Numbers

List of 4 items.

  • 13

    average class size in independent schools, compared to 25 in NYC public schools

  • $555,000

    average financial aid awarded by independent schools and colleges for each student’s educational journey

  • 100%

    of Prep for Prep's high school seniors are accepted into college

  • 83%

    of more than 4,000 graduates earned degrees from the most competitive colleges in the country, including Columbia, Harvard, and Yale

Join a Community of Leaders Across NYC and Beyond

Students in Prep for Prep and PREP 9 come from all five boroughs of New York City and nearby areas like Long Island, New Jersey, and Westchester County. Our graduates represent a diverse, vibrant network of young leaders. The map below shows where our recent Preparatory Component graduates call home. 
Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 21, 2026

    • Each district is represented by a dotted marker of a different color.

Bronx: 86 Long Island: 2 Queens: 79
Brooklyn: 54 Manhattan: 44 Staten Island: 3
Connecticut: 1 New Jersey: 2 Westchester: 6
 
ADMISSIONS & 
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 
163 West 91st Street
New York, NY 10024
P: 212.579.1470
LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS & 
ADMINISTRATION 
328 West 71st Street
New York, NY 10023
P: 212.579.1390
We envision a nation guided by ethical and effective leaders that reflect our diverse society.