Prep for Prep

Prep for Prep Developing ethical and effective leaders through life-changing opportunities since 1978. The Prep Community includes over 5,000 students and alumni.

To diversify the nation’s leadership pool, Prep for Prep finds the most promising children of color in New York City and prepares them for success in leading independent day and boarding schools. Prep then offers its students support and an array of ongoing leadership and professional development opportunities through college graduation and beyond.

Meet Aaron Zheng (###I/Trinity, Claremont McKenna, Columbia, Stanford)! Aaron is a Prep alum and currently works as a co...
09/30/2026

Meet Aaron Zheng (###I/Trinity, Claremont McKenna, Columbia, Stanford)! Aaron is a Prep alum and currently works as a consultant at the Boston Consulting Group. As a former high school track and cross-country runner, Aaron decided to pick up long-distance running again during graduate school. Now, he’s proud to run for the community that helped shape his journey. 🏃🌟

Help us cheer Aaron on! Make a gift today through the link in our bio and help more young people access the opportunities, resources, and community that make Prep’s impact possible.💫

Do you know an NYC-based student in 5th, 6th, or 7th grade who loves learning and is motivated to make the most of every...
09/29/2026

Do you know an NYC-based student in 5th, 6th, or 7th grade who loves learning and is motivated to make the most of every opportunity? 🌟🎒📚Spread the word, Prep for Prep applications are now open! Visit prepforprep.org/apply for more details and to start an application today

🌟 THIS IS A MOMENT! 🌟Tomorrow night, we’re tuning in to Saturday Night Live at 11:30 P.M. EST to cheer on Prep alum Sa...
09/25/2026

🌟 THIS IS A MOMENT! 🌟

Tomorrow night, we’re tuning in to Saturday Night Live at 11:30 P.M. EST to cheer on Prep alum Saidah Belo-Osagie (###I/The Spence School, University of Pennsylvania) as she makes her SNL debut! 🎉

From Prep to the iconic SNL stage, Saidah is making us proud and showing the world what Prep talent can do. We’ll be watching, cheering, and celebrating every moment! ❤️
LET’S GO, SAIDAH! 🌟🎬

Over the past several months, committees of dedicated alumni volunteers came together to help shape the future of our Al...
09/25/2026

Over the past several months, committees of dedicated alumni volunteers came together to help shape the future of our Alumni Association. They spent countless hours defining the work of the Alumni Association, refining its mission, and developing the communications and Alumni Council leadership structures needed to sustain a diverse alumni community across all generations that actively engages with Prep and one another.

We're grateful to each of the 22 alumni who nominated themselves for positions in this year's election and for all the alumni who cast their votes.

Please join us in welcoming this next chapter of alumni leadership. We’re excited for what’s ahead and look forward to creating more opportunities for alumni to support Prep, each other, and benefit from the support of the Prep community.

Stay in the loop by emailing Alumni Affairs at [email protected] to make sure you’re connected and can enjoy all that the AA has to offer!

09/24/2026

We’ve only just begun 💫

Last week, PREP 9 Contingent ###IX students moved into their dorms and started their journeys at top boarding schools across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Here’s a glimpse of our most recent Preparatory Component grads as they take on this exciting chapter.

Wishing our PREP 9 students a fantastic year ahead!

Shape the future of NYC’s brightest talent!We’re currently hiring for:⭐ Director of Development⭐ Professional Advancemen...
09/23/2026

Shape the future of NYC’s brightest talent!

We’re currently hiring for:
⭐ Director of Development
⭐ Professional Advancement Program Manager
⭐ School-Year Math Teacher

Ready to make a lasting impact? Join our team and help create meaningful opportunities for NYC’s next generation.

Visit the link in our bio to view the full job descriptions and apply today!

Introducing Steve Simmons (XXI/Town, Westminster, UNC Chapel Hill) MBA, Duke, a dedicated Prep for Prep alum who will be...
09/16/2026

Introducing Steve Simmons (XXI/Town, Westminster, UNC Chapel Hill) MBA, Duke, a dedicated Prep for Prep alum who will be running for Team Prep for Prep in the 2026 TCS New York Marathon this November! 🏃🌟The TCS NYC Marathon will be his first marathon and a meaningful opportunity to give back to an organization that helped shape his path.

Join us in supporting Steve’s journey by making a gift today at the link in our bio. Your donation helps ensure that more young people have access to the opportunities, resources, and community that make Prep for Prep’s impact possible.

Meet Isabel Wheeler! 🏃‍♀️✨ as a key member of our staff since 2022, Isabel sees the life-changing impact of Prep for Pre...
09/09/2026

Meet Isabel Wheeler! 🏃‍♀️✨ as a key member of our staff since 2022, Isabel sees the life-changing impact of Prep for Prep every single day through her work as Philanthropic and Strategic Partnerships Manager.

That firsthand experience inspired her to take on the challenge of running her first marathon! For Isabel, this race is both a personal milestone and a powerful way to directly support the transformative opportunities Prep creates.

Click the link in our bio to support Isabel’s run and help Prep for Prep continue empowering the next generation of leaders.

Meet Brandon S. (XLII), a rising senior at The Browning School and this summer’s Alumni Affairs intern. 👋As part of his ...
09/04/2026

Meet Brandon S. (XLII), a rising senior at The Browning School and this summer’s Alumni Affairs intern. 👋

As part of his internship, Brandon was challenged to create his own social media post highlighting something meaningful to him.

With different career paths on his mind, he decided to tap into the Prep for Prep alumni network and connect with two alumni, Vaughn Caldon (XI/Trinity, NYU) and Marissa Combs (###I/Spence, Univ. of Chicago). Through their conversations, he explored the different ways interests, experiences, and opportunities can shape a career journey.

Brandon turned those conversations into a story of his own, sharing what stood out to him and what he took away from their experiences.

Swipe through to see the post Brandon created and hear what he learned from two Prep alumni. →

Leading up to the TCS New York City Marathon in November, Team Prep for Prep is already preparing for the big day! Meet ...
09/02/2026

Leading up to the TCS New York City Marathon in November, Team Prep for Prep is already preparing for the big day! Meet Jared Orellana (###I/Trinity, Columbia), Queens native and Prep alum currently working at Vocon. Jared is also a talented photographer and had a book published by BLANKMAGBOOKS in July! 📸🌟

Jared has been running since high school and is excited to run the 2026 NYC Marathon with a mission to inspire the next generation of Prep for Prep students.

Join Team Prep for Prep by supporting Jared’s journey through the link in our bio. Every gift helps provide talented young people with access to transformative educational opportunities, lifelong community, and the support that they need to thrive.

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