Pairing Passion with Programs
A Prep education is intended to guide students in their academic, artistic, and athletic pursuits; to help them build courage, curiosity, respect, resilience, and integrity; and to engage students in active discourse in preparation for lives of uncommon purpose. These guiding principles, along with recognizing our students as multi-faceted young people, are the foundations of our college counseling practice.
Through our personalized approach, we seek to connect with every student by encouraging them to lead their own unique college search, with parents and counselors in a supporting role. Our partnership with students enables us to curate a balanced list of schools based on their academic and co-curricular interests. We believe in and practice the idea that students should find the college that best fits them not only academically, but also socially and financially. This emphasis on “fit” gives students the best opportunity to experience the transformative power of education. We also know that college may not be the best option for everyone, and we offer support for all students as they plan for life after Prep.
Our Recommended Reading and Resources
Please see below for a selection of resources in the media on different segments of the college process that we hope you find add a helpful perspective:
“Lord of the Rankings” – Revisionist History
“How College Sold Its Soul To The Market” – Harper’s Magazine
Where You Go is Not Who You’ll Be – Frank Bruni
Who Gets In and Why – Jeff Selingo
Valedictorians at the Gate – Becky Munsterer Sabky
The Price You Pay for College – Ron Lieber