A postgraduate, or “PG year” as it is often called, is a one semester or for a full academic year depending on the sport and the needs of the individual pursued between graduation from high school and enrollment at a college or university.  Anyone who has graduated from high school and has not entered college is considered a Postgraduate or PG as these programs are offered at many independent schools throughout the country and usually involves a residential experience.

College admission offices generally appreciate any program or course of study which enhances the probability that students will be well prepared to succeed upon entrance at their institutions. Coaches value young men who have additional preparation behind them as they are more prepared to succeed at the next level.

There are many ways that students benefit from Post Grad programs. All students begin their year at there Prep Post Grad Academy on a new scale as new students, who are able to enjoy a fresh start with a second chance at getting it right. Opportunities such as the ones listed, provides each student with the opportunity to progress through the postgraduate year as a common experience.

* Athletic programs that are designed to reflect a real college like experience

* Programs designed to develop the skills

* Small classes

* Class and program schedules which mirror those of a college campus

* College preparation and readiness

* Daily class schedule

* Use of advanced technology

* Student residential & dormitory atmosphere life

Yes, students who attend a post grad program are able to compete in sports during this very important transitional time which does not affect your NCAA eligibility. Athletes actually enhance their chances to continue their football or sports career at the collegiate level by way of scholarship.   Athletically students are eligible to compete against NCAA junior varsity teams, Prep Schools and other College Programs. Colleges throughout the country fully recognize the value of students who have attended a post grad program because of the level of maturity that athlete’s obtained.

Admission to a post grad program is a never ending story.  Most students who consider a postgraduate year are concurrently exploring college options.  Some students apply for admission to colleges, wait for the results of the process, and then decide to apply for admission to a PG year in the spring for their senior year.

Applying for admission to a Prep Post Grad Academy is much like completing college admission application.  Each Post Grad requires: a completed application form with fee,  official high school transcript, SAT and/or ACT test results and other forms which maybe required.