Leadership Development Opportunities

Hundreds of opportunities offered to Prep students each year expand their horizons and ambitions.

344 students completed leadership development retreats

At Aspects, students develop ethical and effective leadership through scholarly works, case studies, role-play exercises, and research presentations. The virtual format this summer allowed alums to join students in a “Lunch and Learn” series, and included guest speakers on the U.S. Census and voting rights. COLLEGE GUIDANCE 97% taken advantage of virtual services provided by our College Guidance team One-on-one counseling meetings, college admissions panels, and financial aid workshops helped families find colleges that match their fit and need. 100+ Prep undergraduates volunteered to connect with high school seniors for questions about their college experiences.

UNDERGRADUATE RETREAT

75 incoming first-year college students completed workshops on healthy relationships, wellness, personal finance, and identity to prepare for their transitions to college The expanded three-day virtual format provided safe spaces for students to dive deeply into the topics and seek advice from current undergraduates.

700+ students received year-round, individualized outreach from Post-Placement counselors to address their social, emotional, and academic needs

Year-round school visits, parent support groups, and financial aid meetings from the Counseling team complemented independent schools’ resources to support our students. The switch to virtual meetings allowed counselors to double their meeting time with each student.

97% of rising high school seniors and their families have taken advantage of College Guidance services

BEYOND INTERNATIONAL BORDERS

12 students broadened their horizons as global citizens through online language classes and cultural programs with Student Diplomacy Corps, Calder Classics, and Amigos de las Americas

While international travel was not possible this summer, our program partners created virtual art and culture offerings, including:

Japanese Culture Club • South American Folk Dance • Latin Study Course Picasso y Protesta • Journalism with Duarte Geraldino

STEM EXPLORATION

32 students sharpened STEM skills through after school and weekend activities with our partner organizations to blend classroom lessons with real-world applications through offerings from Bloomberg Python Coding Series, Google Code Next, and World Science Academy