Program

Student Support

The Post-Placement Counseling department supports the academic and personal progress of Prep students transitioning to independent school through high school graduation. Prep counselors visit monthly with students at day and boarding schools, and meet school administrators to advocate for students and ensure their well-being. They also help identify extra resources when necessary, such as academic tutoring or mental health counseling. 

Counselors also plan activities open to all Prep students to reconnect outside of school, including cultural and sporting events. These activities foster strong relationships among Prep students while encouraging personal growth. We also offer a student emergency fund, family financial aid counseling, chaperoned college trips, and summer boarding school retreats. 

List of 4 items.

  • 4,887

    School Visits

  • 25

    Recreational Trips

  • 305

    Tutoring Hours

  • 250

    Family Financial Aid Meetings

The Student Support Journey

Supporting your child's academic and personal well-being
  • Transition to New Schools
    Each Prep student has a Post-Placement Counselor who will help ease the transition to his or her new new middle or high school. Our staff also plan recreational activities for students to reconnect outside of school.
  • Day Schools (Grades 7-12)
    Middle School and Upper School Counselors host monthly meetings with students across the five boroughs to check on their academic and personal well-being. They also communicate with school staff to ensure students have the resources they need.
  • Boarding Schools (Grades 9-12)
    Boarding School Counselors travel across the Northeast to meet regularly with students on their campuses. They help students identify any academic or personal resources they need at the school and keep them informed of opportunities at Prep.
  • Outplacement & Financial Aid
    We host several family financial aid workshops throughout the year as well as individual meetings by appointment. Senior Counselors also assist with outplacement for students transitioning from a K-8 to 9-12 school.
  • Transition to College
    In conjunction with College Guidance staff, we host weeklong spring break college trips for high school juniors to visit university campuses outside of New York.
ADMISSIONS & 
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 
163 West 91st Street
New York, NY 10024
P: 212.579.1470
LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS & 
ADMINISTRATION 
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New York, NY 10023
P: 212.579.1390
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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.