For 40 years, Prep for Prep’s Summer Advisory System has supported students through mentorship while developing leadership among advisors. Rooted in community and giving back, the program empowers each generation to grow, lead, and support those who follow.

Prep for Prep CEO Diahann Billings (VI/Grace Church, Poly Prep, Yale) JD, Columbia, and Board EVP & Secretary Sue Meng (XV/Brearley, Harvard) MA, Oxford; JD, Yale, reflect on their shared beginnings, the grit they built early, and how Prep for Prep opened doors.

Through internships with NYU Langone Health, Prep for Prep students gain a front-row view of the medical field, building hands-on experience with patients in exam rooms and even the operating room.

The IAC Fellows Program provides Prep for Prep students with hands-on experience, mentorship, and support while creating meaningful value for both the students and the company.

Through the Colgate-Palmolive internship program, students gain firsthand exposure to the professional world, developing skills, confidence, and clarity about their future career goals.

Prep for Prep’s Student Internship Program offers paid, hands-on experiences that help students explore careers, build skills, and grow through mentorship.

From case studies to student-led sessions, Prep for Prep high school students explored what it means to lead thoughtfully in today’s world.