TGCS Pre-Grad Program^© for Gifted Teens

An Essential Experience for Teens With Giftedness

This one-of-a-kind program tailored for gifted teens focuses on high school and college prep, careers, and development of life skills for future success. Pre-Grad workshops provide important information and insights to build self-confidence, self-esteem, and critical life skills for future success.

Pre-Grad Program Sessions

Scheduled to begin in Fall, 2025

Schedule for Pre-Grad program sessions will be finalzied with parents during meetings held at the end of each group’s first workshop session.

The Pre-Grad program is held in Ramsey, NJ

**REGISTRATION IS NOT YET OPEN – TGCS OFFERS ROLLING ADMISSIONS**

Register Your Gifted Teen for The Pre-Grad Program

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TGCS Membership must be in effect to register for this program – Contact TGCS at admin@gifted.org for assistance

Program Highlights

The Pre-Grad Program consists of a series 10 two-hour workshops, including a special offsite teambuilding event.

This program is structured with two tiers of experiences:

- First Tier, for 7^th Grade Teens

- Second Tier, for 8^th Grade Teens

NOTE: Completion of 7^th grade tier is not a prerequisite for participation in 8^th grade tier.

Note: Participating students must be in 7^th or 8^th grade at the start of each session.

A TGCS Teen’s Journey to Pre-Grad & TGCS Graduate

“Everyone wants their child to be recognized for their abilities, especially when they exhibit exceptional abilities. What no one tells you is that most other kids don’t care, schools are not prepared for them and compensating for what they are lacking with too much parental-praise is more detrimental than helpful. What gifted children need is a community of others like them. They need to know that there are kids that are made like them, and that they may not always be the smartest kid in the class. They need to feel excited for teachers to discuss the topics that they really want to learn, like space, Legos or origami. They need an approach that fosters creativity and educators who are ready for non-standard responses. TGCS is all these things. My son, Quinlan, has attended TGCS since 2012. At the time, back in 2012, Quinn had just finished kindergarten. His teacher took us aside and said, ‘Quinlan is known as the smart kid in class, and for now that is great, however, I worry about him finding his way, his group, his tribe.’ So we looked for social groups and encouraged him to try sports, but nothing seemed right until we found TGCS. Here, at TGCS, Quinlan has been able to shine with other kids that think just like him. TGCS quenched his insatiable hunger for higher learning with a variety of great subjects in a safe, creative space. Now 13 years old, Quinlan just completed the Pre-Grad Program. Knowing that middle school and high school, with the increasing social and educational demands, could present a challenge for Quinn, we were excited to have him participate in this year-long program. As expected, this program was absolutely perfect. Quinlan was able to ask questions, share his feelings and learn essential skills to survive during this transitional time. I cannot recommend this program enough. The leadership is 100% dedicated to the education and well-being of gifted students. My son is now at the end of his time at TGCS, but I can honestly say, TGCS has been there to help him grow and succeed, and will continue to influence him long after he is gone.” Liz Q., TGCS Parent