• Buffalo Prep - High School Prep Application 2026-2027

  • 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.

  • High School Prep is an enrichment program for motivated scholars in Western New York. It is an intensive, 14-month program that prepares students for acceptance to and success at top independent, Catholic, charter and criteria-based public schools and higher education.

    High School Prep takes place at the University at Buffalo South Campus the summers before and after 8th grade, as well as two nights per week and on Saturdays during the 8th grade academic year.

    The 2027 summer session will start July 6 and run Monday through Friday from 8:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. until August 6.

    PLEASE THOROUGHLY READ ALL THE INFORMATION BELOW AS IT PERTAINS TO THE APPLICATION PROCESS

    • Deadline extended to March 22, 2027.
    • 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 2027. 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 a 300-word essay written by your scholar. Topics will be shared with families after we receive your application
    • Attend an Information Session (the dates will be included in your application packet or visit our website to RSVP) 
    • Turn in an Academic 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 
    • Confirm your household income Click here for income eligibilty guidelines. If you have access to them, you may upload your tax documents (1040s) at the end of this application
    • Take the OLSAT entrance exam at Buffalo Prep
    • Schedule an in-person interview (We will reach out to schedule the interview once we receive your application, essay and proof of income) 

    After we receive your application 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 eguzman@buffaloprep.org or by calling (716) 829-2108.

     

  • Scholar Information:

    Please share information about your scholar.
  • Is your scholar currently in the 7th grade?*
  • Scholar's date of birth:*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • If your scholar has an interview with Buffalo Prep would he/she/they and/or the parent/guardian benefit from having an interpreter?*
  • Does your scholar have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and/or 504 plan?*
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  • Parent/Guardian Household Information

    Please share family and household information
  • Is the primary parent/guardian address the same as the scholar?*
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Please indicate the highest educational degree completed by the primary parent or legal guardian:*
  • Which choice best describes the scholar's residential status?*
  • Does the family receive SNAP benefits or any other form of public assistance?*
  • Does the household receive Social Security or Disability Benefits?*
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  • Who is financially responsibly for the scholar? (Check all that apply)
  • List every person who lives in the same household as the scholar, including siblings, relatives and non-relatives, and indicate their relationship to the applicant. The list here may be longer than the number provided above. *
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  • Has a member of the family participated in Buffalo Prep in the past?*
  • How did you hear about Buffalo Prep?*
  • Would you like to add another parent/guardian?*
  • Who should receive Buffalo Prep communication?*

  • Parent/Guardian 2 Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Testing Consent For High School Prep (7th Grade)

    Please read Carefully and sign below.

  • Testing Consent 

    As part of the High School Prep application process, all applicants are required to complete an entrance exam, which will be administered at Buffalo Prep’s facility on the University at Buffalo South Campus

    I hereby give permission for Buffalo Prep to administer the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test.

    I understand the results of the academic and intelligence tests will be proprietary for Buffalo Prep's use only. 

    If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Elizabeth Guzmán, Admissions and Recruitment Manager at eguzman@buffaloprep.org or by calling (716) 829-2108.

  • Today's date:*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

  • 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 2025 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
    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 2025 taxes (example pages below) for financially responsible parent/guardian

    BELOW ARE THE 2 PAGES WE NEED FROM THE TAX DOCUMENTS

     

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