Pre-College Programming

The PRL pre-college curriculum is a comprehensive five-year program aiming to promote academic achievement, college and career exploration, and social and emotional wellness. With the goal of eliminating barriers and increasing access to postsecondary education, PRL provides funding and oversight for a college readiness program tailored to scholars in 8th-12th grade. Additionally, PRL offers a postsecondary scholarship to scholars who enroll as full-time students in an accredited institution of higher education, covering all tuition, living expenses, and technology needs for a four-year period.

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Core Leadership Tenets

Our five-year curriculum is based on research and best practices surrounding what young people need to succeed. We have nine leadership tenets that Scholars build upon each year:

Self-Awareness

Self-awareness is a vital aspect of leadership development in our pre-college program. We encourage our scholars to reflect on their own strengths, weaknesses, values, and emotions. By fostering self-awareness, we help them understand their unique talents and areas for growth. Through introspection, self-reflection exercises, and feedback from mentors, we empower our scholars to develop a deep understanding of themselves, enabling them to make conscious choices, manage their emotions, and build authentic connections with others.

Mentorship

Guide our incoming 8th-12th grade Scholars on their academic, leadership, and college journeys.

MENTOR REQUIREMENTS:

College Graduate
21+ years of age
Reside within the greater Madison, WI area
Complete and clear a background screening

COMMITMENT:

2 years
Monthly 2-hour workshops at our East-side location
Occasional social gatherings
Twice yearly training

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Partnerships

PRL partners with a variety of organizations to ensure Scholars have rich experiences across diverse sectors. Our main program facilitation partners are:

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AVID

Our partnership with the AVID program encourages a strong school-day connection and ensures our scholars are set up for success both in- and out- of the classroom.

Madison Metropolitan School District

PRL Scholars are nominated during their 7th grade year at O'Keeffe Middle School and attend East High School in Madison, WI. MMSD teachers, staff and counselors provide extra support for PRL staff and Scholars.

CEOs of Tomorrow

PRL partners with CEOS of Tomorrow for college readiness program facilitation, including financial wellness and entrepreneurial education.

Application Process

Any interested O'Keeffe 7th grader is eligible for a pre-application process. After a committee review, the finalists are invited to complete a full application. The application cycle runs January-March with a review committee selecting award winners in May. PRL typically selects four students each year. PRL Scholars are required to attend O'Keeffe Middle School and East High School in Madison, WI.

PRL does not award any additional scholarship funds directly to students outside of the PRL Scholar program.

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