Attention Candidates, Recommenders, and Families
The 2024/2025 Gateway to Prep Schools® application will go offline on June 16, 2025 at 11:59pm Eastern Time to prepare for the new application year.
You must submit your application by that date or your data will be lost. If you do not submit by that date, you will need to create a new application starting on or about July 1, 2025 for the new 2025/2026 application year. Please also save a copy of all your data locally since it will be removed from the online application system.
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Applicant Registration
Whether you are applying for boarding or day, the first
step is to create a Gateway to Prep Schools account.
Register as an Applicant
Recommender Registration
If you are a middle or high school professional, create an account to
begin the recommendation process.
Register as a Recommender
Find a School
Looking for the school that is the right fit for you?
Download the Forms
Want to download PDF copy of the Gateway forms for you or your recommender?
Gateway Membership
Want to join the Gateway to Prep Schools as a member school?
Get Technical Support
Do you have a question about how to complete a part of the Gateway to Prep Schools Application as an applicant?