"At my old high school, they pay more attention to the students that are passing than the students that are failing. CUNY Prep is different. They support all of their students, no matter if you are doing well or not."

--Ruvi Lopez

"My values have changed since I came here. I wake up on time every day and I’ve really cut down on my bad habits."

--Jerel Lai

"Before, I had an attitude that I didn’t care about anything. But now, I have a positive attitude about everything. I can do this, it’s not that hard."

--Shenier Gilead

"Now I realize how important getting an education is. I really feel like I am getting a second chance."

--Nadir Hussain

"They make you work and they make you hand in your work. When I get famous, I want to come back and help the people here just like they helped me."

--Chandelle Morris