The REACH Prep program consists of 12 years of rigorous preparation, individualized support, and close academic monitoring from the summer after 4th grade through college.
The REACH Prep program consists of 12 years of rigorous preparation, individualized support, and close academic monitoring from the summer after 4th grade through college.
Grades 4 & 5
Our intensive, interdisciplinary 15-month academic enrichment program is hosted at Sacred Heart Greenwich and is designed to prepare students for admission into middle school at top independent schools.
Starting the summer after 4th grade, students have a full day of classes each day for six weeks over two summers as well as on Saturdays during their 5th grade year.
Students are taught in small class sizes led by independent school faculty.
Classes proceed at an accelerated pace with high expectations of students.
The academic curriculum is taught with an intensive, interdisciplinary, and personalized approach.
Grade 5
During the fall of 5th grade, REACH Prep works closely with families to navigate the independent school admissions process.
REACH Prep provides individual guidance with school applications.
Students have multiple practice interviews to prepare for independent school interviews.
REACH Prep works with students as they prepare for the ISEE test.
We help families navigate the financial aid process.
Grades 6-12
REACH Prep works with each student from middle school through high school to provide personal guidance and academic support.
REACH Prep acts as a liaison with schools and parents.
We monitor students academically, socially and emotionally.
Students and their parents attend a variety of workshops along with individualized meetings.
We conduct regular check-ins and school visits with students.
REACH Prep provides students with access to community service opportunities.
Throughout
REACH Prep connects Scholars with a range of summer opportunities so they can explore areas of interest, develop skills, and create relationships. We collaborate with local, national and international organizations to provide transformative, and otherwise unobtainable, experiences for personal and academic growth.
Students can choose to attend a pre-collegiate immersion program that includes living and studying on college campuses.
REACH Prep students may participate in community service, volunteering and study abroad programs.
Our students attend programs that offer academic enrichment coursework and early career exploration.
Grades 11-12
REACH Prep works to ensure that each student has the best college options to achieve the goal of college completion. We provide supplementary and complementary support to enhance the excellent college guidance Scholars receive from their independent schools.
Students attend campus tours and admissions information sessions, both on-campus and virtually.
REACH Prep holds planning sessions with families to help determine best academic, social and financial fit.
We help prepare students for the SAT/ACT test and interviews with colleges.
Families receive financial aid and affordability guidance to minimize student debt.
All four years
We provide ongoing guidance for college students to help them achieve their greatest potential in both academic and professional pursuits.
We provide individualized support from the transition into college through graduation.
REACH Prep helps families with financial aid re-application guidance throughout college.
REACH Prep visits students on campus and plans regional gatherings.
Students receive career planning guidance including resume and interview preparation, early career exposure and internships.
For life
REACH Prep Scholars become Alumni of the program upon graduation from college and join nearly 200 engaged young leaders who are exceptionally prepared and positioned to make a significant difference in their communities and beyond.
Visit our Impact page to meet a few!
