• Select one of the 64 Gateway member schools or visit the Member Schools page for more information.

PLEASE NOTE:

The 2018/2019 Gateway to Prep Schools application will go offline on June 19th at 5:00 pm ET for updates. The new application for 2019/2020 will go live on or about July 1st. You MUST submit all "in-progress" forms by June 19th for enrollment for 2018/2019 or you will need to start over for 2019/2020 on July 1st.

Welcome to the Gateway to Prep Schools!

The Gateway is an online application system created by schools to help admission candidates and their families navigate their way through the application process. Through the Gateway you may research particular schools or gain an overview of wider topics such as the benefits of an independent school education. As you focus your search, use the Gateway to inform schools of your interest in them. You can access, organize and prepare applications to multiple schools all through the Gateway website. Use the Gateway to Prep Schools as a compass to chart your course to a great education. About Gateway

Do you work at an independent school? Learn how to reach more applicants by becoming a Member School.

I'm applying to prep school.

Whether you are still researching, applying for the first time, or planning to transfer, the first step is to create an account.

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I'm recommending someone.

If you have been asked to complete a recommendation, the first step is to create an account.

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