(New) Middle School Prep Application 2025-2026

Buffalo Prep - Middle School Prep Application 2025-2026
Thank you for your interest in Buffalo Prep

Buffalo Prep advocates for educational access and equity and provides programming to academically ambitious scholars. We strive to nurture our scholars’ brilliance while empowering them to engage civically as their authentic selves.
Middle School Prep (MSP) supports post-5th and -6th grade motivated scholars across Western New York with accelerated educational enrichment. MSP is an engaging, five-week summer program, during the crucial middle school years, that keeps scholars engaged through a culturally relevant, fun, and stimulating learning environment. This program nurtures a love of learning, cultivates peer-to-peer connection, and prepares scholars for success in their educational aspirations. It takes place at Nichols Middle School. The 2026 summer session will start July 6 and run Monday-Friday from 8:45am-4pm until August 7.

PLEASE THOROUGHLY READ ALL THE INFORMATION BELOW AS IT PERTAINS TO THE APPLICATION PROCESS
- The application deadline is Friday, April 3, 2026.
- Paper applications are available upon request.
- There is a nominal fee to participate in this program. Click here to view your family's contribution based on income and household size.
- The fee is due before the start of programming in July 2026. If there is a barrier to making this payment, or you would like to create a payment plan, please contact eguzman@buffaloprep.org.
* Please note, if any fee represents a barrier to scholar participation, contact us to discuss options.
For your scholar to be considered, please complete the following steps:
- Complete and submit this application
- Submit an essay written by your scholar. We'll provide topics after receiving your application
- Turn in a signed Academic Records Request Form to the main office at your scholar's school(s)
- Ask two teachers for recommendations and provide them with the Teacher Recommendation Form which will be sent home in your application packet
- Upload financial records (1040) Click here for income eligibilty guidelines. If you have them, you can upload your tax documents at the end of this application
  
  After we receive your application, we will mail you a packet with information on how to complete these steps. Additionally, a representative from our office will be in touch to help answer any remaining questions.
If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Guzmán by emailing her at eguzman@buffaloprep.org or by calling (716) 829-2108.

Scholar Information:

Please share information about your scholar.
Scholar's first name:*
Scholar's last name:*
Scholar's primary address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
What grade is your scholar currently in?*

5th grade6th grade
Scholar's date of birth:*

MonthDayYear
Date
Scholar's current school:*
If your scholar’s school was not listed, what school are they currently attending?
Does your scholar have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and/or 504 plan?*

YesNo
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please provide details about the services provided:

Financial Uploads

For your scholar's application to be considered we must confirm household income. These documents do not need to be submitted today, but if you have a digital copy of your 2024 tax returns (1040), you're welcome to use the upload tool below.
If you are not uploading anything today, please take note of the alternative ways to submit required documentation. Please call us at 716-829-2108 if you have any questions.

By Mail:
Buffalo Prep Attn: Admissions Office
3485 Main St. 105 Allen Hall
University of Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 14214

By Email: eguzman@buffaloprep.org

By Fax: 716-829-2735
- Please submit the first 2 pages of your 2024 taxes (example pages below) for financially responsible parent/guardian
BELOW ARE THE 2 PAGES WE NEED FROM THE TAX DOCUMENTS
Proof of Income - Submit the required pages of the 2024 federal tax return(s) 1040 for each parent/ guardian financially responsible for scholar.

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Proof of Income - Submit the required pages of the 2024 federal tax return(s) 1040 for each parent/ guardian financially responsible for scholar.

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Buffalo Prep - Middle School Prep Application 2025-2026

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Scholar Information:

Parent/Guardian Household Information

Parent/Guardian 2 Information

Financial Uploads