Admissions

Nominate (For Educators)

Welcome Nominators! 

Thank you for your interest in nominating students for Prep and/or PREP 9. Each year, over 800 New York City schools nominate their top students of color to apply for a place in Prep for Prep. Our admissions process relies on educators, guidance counselors, and community leaders to help identify young people with the potential to be leaders of tomorrow. We extend our deepest gratitude for your continued support and collaboration. 

If you are a parent or legal guardian, please visit our Apply Now page.
The nomination deadline for the 2024-2025 application season is Wednesday, December 18, 2024. To learn more about nominating a student, contact an Admissions Officer in your borough.

Prep (5th & 6th grade) Eligibility PREP 9 (7th grade) Eligibility
  • Students must be in 5th or 6th grade
  • Students must be of African American, Caribbean, Latino, Asian, Indigenous of the Americas, or Middle Eastern descent
  • Students must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or hold asylee or refugee status
  • Student has an average of 90% or above in major subject areas and 3's and 4's on both the Math and ELA state exams
  • Students must be in 7th grade
  • Students must be of African, African American, Latino, Caribbean or Indigenous of the Americas descent
  • Student must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or hold asylee or refugee status
  • Student has an average of 90% or above in major subject areas and 3's and 4's on both the Math and ELA state exams
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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.