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INFO SESSION I

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 2:30 PM

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IYM Inspires excellence and achievement through education.

Inspiring Young Minds provides guidance and awareness to underserved youths of the opportunities at independent high schools across the USA. For students in grades 7th through 12th, IYM is now accepting applications looking for a placement to start in Fall 2026.

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IYM Prep Scholar Program

The IYM Prep Scholar Program accepts up to eighty students. Submit by September 13, 11:00 PM EST, to take full advantage of our process and support. IYM will continue accepting applications; however, applications submitted after October 15 at 11:00 PM EST will have an applied late fee to be onboarded upon acceptance.

Prep Scholar Application

To complete the application, you will need:

  • Student profile picture
  • A copy of your most recent report card
  • A PDF copy of your child's last June final report card
  • If applicable. a PDF copy of any IEP paperwork
  • Student statement: Why do you think higher education is essential to you?
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Event Calendar For 2026

  • INFO SESSION I

    Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM

  • INFO SESSION II

    Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM

  • INFO SESSION III

    Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM

  • NATIONAL PREP SCHOOL FAIR

    Saturday, Oct 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM

  • NATIONAL PREP BASKETBALL SHOWCASE

    Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Information Sessions
IYM hosts information sessions from May to August for interested families to learn about what IYM does and the opportunities for underserved students.
National Prep School Fairs
IYM brings together over 100 independent schools in one location for families to learn what schools have to offer from admission officers directly. This event occurs yearly around the beginning of October.
Prep Basketball Showcases
IYM hosts a showcase that brings together talented student-athletes to demonstrate their skills in the presence of basketball coaches of school in the IYM network.
Counseling Throughout the Process
After IYM reviews the student's submitted Prep Scholar Application, the invited student chooses to join the program. An assigned IYM staff will work with each family. IYM team counsels and guides families through the school's application process.

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We look forward to helping the next wave of parents looking to learn what these amazing schools have to offer.

Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go. T.S. Eliot

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