• Buffalo Prep - Middle 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.

  • 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 2027 summer session will start July 6 and run Monday-Friday from 8:45am-4pm until August 6.

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

    • The application deadline is Monday, April 5, 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 an essay written by your scholar. We'll provide topics after receiving your application
    • Turn in a signed 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 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, 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.
  • What grade is your scholar currently in?*
  • Scholar's date of birth:*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • 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
  • 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 or other form of public assistance benefits?*
  • Does the household receive Social Security or Disability Benefits?*
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  • 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?*
  • Would you like to add another parent/guardian?*
  • Who should receive Buffalo Prep communication?*

  • Parent/Guardian 2 Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • 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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