REACH PREP INC

REACH Prep helps motivated and talented Black and Latino students from underserved communities in Fairfield and Westchester counties and the Bronx gain admission to and thrive in rigorous independent schools. Upon placement, students benefit from a 12-year educational continuum, including comprehensive academic enrichment, leadership training and supplementary individual and family guidance, which prepares them to succeed at and graduate from competitive colleges. REACH Prep's model of access to high-quality education along with sustained, comprehensive and long-term support achieves college success rates that defy trends and national statistics.

Our Core Values: Believing in the transformational power of education, REACH Prep deeply cares about:

Access - Commitment - Excellence - Impact

PREP ACADEMY
Newly accepted Scholars attend Prep Academy, a rigorous 15-month academic program. Prep Academy offers academic enrichment taught by independent school faculty. This intensive, interdisciplinary program is designed to prepare students for the academic environment they will encounter in an independent school. Classes mirror the small size, accelerated pace and high expectations typical of an independent school education.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL PLACEMENT SUPPORT
During the fall of fifth grade, REACH Prep guides each family through the independent school admissions process. This includes assistance with the application, preparing Scholars for the interview process and ISEE testing, as well as help with the financial aid application.

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC SUPPORT
A Scholar's academic progress is closely monitored and nurtured through personalized contact, school visits and grade level-specific programming. REACH Prep staff support each Scholar from middle school through high school, identifying areas in which REACH can provide individualized guidance and academic support such as tutoring, test preparation and other critical support that promotes success.

SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES
REACH Prep strives to provide a constructive and enriching summer experience for Scholars. Through REACH Prep facilitated programs and summer opportunities offered by generous partners, our goal is to provide transformative, and otherwise unobtainable, experiences for personal growth, early career exploration, and academic enrichment.

COLLEGE GUIDANCE
REACH Prep provides supplementary and complimentary college guidance to enhance the excellent college guidance Scholars receive from their independent schools. REACH Prep is committed to make certain each of our Scholars have the best college options so that the goal of college completion will be met. Scholars receive individualized and family support including assistance with the application process, SAT/ACT test and interview preparation, college campus tours, navigating the financial aid process, and ultimately making the optimal college choice.

COLLEGE AND ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT
REACH Prep's goal is to provide ongoing guidance for college students to maximize their success in their academic and professional pursuits. During college, REACH Prep assists Scholars with resume preparation, career counseling, navigating academic resources, referrals, and professional internships. REACH Prep college students are also invited to return as interns in our office or as Prep Academy Summer Advisors. REACH Prep Scholars become alumni of the program upon graduation from college and join more than 250 engaged young leaders who are exceptionally prepared and positioned to make a significant difference in their communities.

In addition to the ten staff members, faculty and consultants assist in providing year-long programming for students. Through a multitude of opportunity partners, REACH Prep is able to provide access to comprehensive, high-quality programming and support for all students.

Long-term outcomes include:

90% of 5th grade REACH Prep students will gain admission to at least one academically rigorous independent school.

100% of REACH Prep students will graduate from high school.

100% of REACH Prep students will earn admission to a four-year college.

90% of all REACH Prep college students will graduate from college within 4-6 years.