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Princeton Friends helps students reflect on their academic and social strengths and develop confidence as they step into the next stage of their educational journey–and life.

Preparing students for today's world and tomorrow's possibilities

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Our approach to supporting high school readiness equips students with the academic skills, confidence, and self-advocacy needed to thrive in any high school setting through advanced coursework, real-world experiences, and personalized guidance. Book Your Campus Tour

I was definitely prepared for high school. And more than that—I was excited to learn.

Nikolas Lavery, Class of 2012

 

Beyond the Classroom

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Interview Night: Eighth graders gain confidence and communication skills through mock interviews with community volunteers who provide real-world practice and feedback.

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Local professionals—including alums—join students for informal conversations that broaden their sense of what’s possible, inspire big dreams, and connect current interests to future opportunities.

An alum panel meeting

Alum Panels: Middle school students hear from Princeton Friends graduates about their high school transition, gaining insights, reassurance, and a sense of how the school’s community extends beyond Moving On.

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We offer optional after-school SSAT preparation alongside personalized guidance, goal setting, and self-reflection, ensuring students feel equipped and empowered—not overwhelmed—throughout the application process.

Ready for What's Ahead

At Princeton Friends School, high school readiness isn’t a single program at the end of eighth grade—it’s a purposeful, scaffolded journey that begins the moment a child joins our community in preschool. From their earliest years, students build the curiosity, collaboration, and confidence that will carry them into high school and beyond. Each stage of their PFS experience is intentionally designed to develop academic skills, self-awareness, and a strong sense of belonging. By the time they reach middle school, students are already practiced in setting goals, reflecting on their growth, and using their voices to advocate for themselves.

In seventh and eighth grade, these skills culminate in advanced academics, capstone projects, and real-world experiences—mock interviews, career conversations, alum panels, and meetings with high school admissions representatives—that connect learning to future opportunities. Optional SSAT preparation and personalized guidance ensure every student leaves confident, capable, and ready to thrive in high school and beyond.

 

 

Living their values,

shaping our world

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