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Prequel is a 12-month virtual program designed for highly ambitious teens like you.
Each week, you’ll take real action—building something exceptional that sets you apart in college admissions.
Your journey starts with Prequel's Summer Foundations on June 10. Enroll by April 30 to save $500 on Tuition.
80% of our alumni attend
t20 schools
in the U.S. and Top 10 schools in Canada and the UK.
Founder Note
Prequel was born after I saw my 15-year-old sister struggling to answer that annoying question we all get as a kid: “What do you want to do when you grow up?”
She loved art but saw the only path forward as a struggling artist. The lack of exposure to the real world and its limited possibilities left her uninspired and anxious about her future.
Prequel exists to help teens realize agency in doing hard, scary, ambitious things - like daring to find purpose and pursue their passion.
The Prequel Journey
Prequel’s 12-month program is structured for ambitious students ready to create something exceptional.
It’s split into two phases: Foundations (June – August) and Scale (September – June).
Want to go further? Continue your journey to turn your project into a world-class venture—one that catches the attention of Ivy League admissions officers.
foundations
In this three-month summer intensive, you’ll identify your unique spike, launch a real-world project with traction, and secure your first 1,000 in revenue, users, or audience. You’ll also craft a college admissions strategy and plan that makes you stand out.
scale
Over the next nine months, you’ll expand your impact by growing your project, revenue, and credibility. Your work will evolve into a standout achievement for college applications as you scale your Masterpiece Project to 10,000 in revenue, users, or audience.
Beyond
For students ready to push further, Prequel Beyond provides the tools to transform your project into a world-class venture. You’ll secure bigger opportunities, forge key partnerships, and continue scaling to $10,000+ in revenue, users, or audience.
why you need a masterpiece
If you want to stand out in college admissions—and in life—you need more than just another extracurricular. You need a Masterpiece Project: a high-impact creation that proves you can turn ideas into reality. Whether it’s a startup, a research breakthrough, a viral campaign, or an app that solves a real problem, your Masterpiece shows, not tells, that you’re a builder, not just a student.
While everyone else is stacking the same predictable activities, you’ll have something undeniable—something that screams, "I built this." So what fires you up? An idea, a problem, a passion? Your Masterpiece turns it into something real. A game, a nonprofit, a book, an invention—it’s yours. Instead of blending in, you’ll create something that matters and actually love doing it.
raise your ambitions
You think your goals are big—but they’re not big enough. Writing a book, starting a nonprofit, or launching a project isn’t world-class anymore; thousands of students are already doing that. If you want to stand out, you need to go beyond what’s expected.
At Prequel, we don’t do average. We push you to build something truly extraordinary—something so ambitious and impactful that it forces you to level up. With elite mentorship, high standards, and brutally honest feedback every week, you’ll break past your limits and execute at a level most students never reach. Because success isn’t about talent—it’s about rising to the challenge, outworking the competition, and proving you can create something that actually matters.
real students. real stories. real success
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you can be World Class
At Prequel, we don’t aim for average—we set the bar at world-class. This is how we help students achieve extraordinary results.
Raise your standards so that your results shock everyone, even you
Writing a book or starting a nonprofit isn’t enough—thousands of students do that. At Prequel, you’ll set ambitious goals, be held accountable, and receive brutally honest feedback every week to ensure you’re always leveling up. Here, FAIL means First Attempt In Learning.
You won't do this alone
With live interactive workshops, mastermind sessions, and 1:1 coaching, you’ll always have expert guidance. Our advisors aren’t just teachers—they’re entrepreneurs, startup founders, and industry leaders who have built real businesses. Plus, our student portal is packed with step-by-step playbooks and a trained AI assistant, available 24/7 to help you move faster.
a network of the most ambitious students in the world
Surround yourself with the most ambitious students in the world. At Prequel, you won’t have to shrink yourself to fit in. You’ll be part of a high-caliber peer group that pushes you to shine as bright as possible.
your progress will be rewarded
Every quarter, students compete in Demo Days for a chance to win $1,000 in funding to accelerate their Masterpiece.Each month, our leaderboard tracks student progress, awarding up to $400 based on MVP updates, milestone achievements, and measurable growth.
prequel helps you Get into your dream college
Top colleges want builders and innovators, not just high achievers. That’s why we create a custom College Roadmap that aligns your Masterpiece Project, academics, and extracurriculars into a standout application.
Our in-house college advisor help position your work as the centerpiece of your application, proving you’re a leader, not just another applicant. With expert Q&As, regular check-ins, and strategic adjustments, you’ll stay on track—so when it’s time to apply, admissions officers can’t ignore you.
Kate got into Stanford
Kate built a top-ranked newsletter that changes how millions of moms think about their child's education. She published over 100 issues over 2 years.
- Grew to 11,000 subscribers and earns $30,000 per year in revenue
- Grew an audience of 43k+ on Twitter and hosted Spaces with education experts and 5k+ attendees
- Used her audience to connect with industry titans like Sam Altman (CEO of OpenAI/Chat GPT)
Peyton got into Vanderbilt
Peyton reintroduced moral values to America's youngest generation, using popular entertainment and AI.
- Built a following of 15k followers on TikTok
- Launched an AI Chatbot that breaks down the moral lessons in popular TV shows for kids & parents
Madi got into Stanford
"I GOT INTO STANFORD! Thank you so much for all of your help! BETA Camp has been so instrumental in my personal growth and opening up the opportunities to make this possible. I am grateful beyond imagine and am so excited for this next stage of my journey."
KYNE got into WHARTON
Kyne joined BETA Camp in his senior year of high school where he was exposed to entrepreneurship for the first time. He is now a sophomore at the Wharton School interested in early-to-growth stage life science ventures that advance the frontiers of healthcare in the United States.
"BETA Camp helped me develop the mindset that set me up for success in the real world."
SHREEYA got into columbia
"BETA Camp emphasized problem-oriented outlooks and made sure that we had the skill set to succeed in the future. The best part was working on our idea and seeing the traction for our business. It was a unique way to learn about entrepreneurship."
SUMMER AT PREQUEL
No school, no homework—just pure focus on building something incredible. With bonus sessions, hands-on mentorship, and zero distractions, you’ll make massive progress in just three months. Whether you're launching or scaling your Masterpiece, this is your chance to go all in and build at record speed.
Have an internship or other commitments? No problem. Go at your own pace—the only mandatory session is Tuesday’s skill-building workshop.
prequel students superchargetheir summers
In just one summer, Prequel students achieve what most take years to accomplish. From launching startups to landing high-profile deals, their projects don’t just look good on applications—they create real impact.
Here’s what past students have built after Prequel’s Summer Program:
Got into UC Berkeley
Fathima joined BETA Camp in 2021. From the skills she learned, she landed her first internship with The Community Builders. She leveraged her experiences to get into UC Berkeley.
Started a social media marketing agency
Julia joined BETA Camp in the summer of 2022. After the program, she started her own social media marketing agency, and has worked with over 30 brands.
Went on to raise $350K for his mountain bike park
Rhett raised $350K to build the best mountain bike park in Austin, Texas. He is now building a second mountain bike park for SpaceX.
Secured Dollar Store & Kumon as clients
Keva designed a groundbreaking web app that caught the attention of retail giant, the Dollar Store, and education powerhouse, Kumon, both of which became her clients.
master what actually matters
At Prequel, you’ll develop the three essential skills that set top performers apart: AI-First Learning, Business & Entrepreneurship, and Audience & Distribution. You won’t just passively learn—you’ll build, innovate, and scale something real. These skills will help you stand out college admissions and set you up for success in the real world.
Build something real. Solve real problems. Create real value.
Turn your work into influence. Make people notice. Attract opportunities.
Leverage AI to work smarter, move faster, and outperform yourpeers.
3 real-world skills, 12 Months:
A life-changing
Experience
A life-changing Experience
Lock in your masterpiece idea.
Explore passions, validate ideas, and refine your vision through business exercises, research, and coaching. Align your masterpiece with your college goals in a 1:1 college advisor meeting, finalize your one-liner and memo, and launch your first AI-powered project.
Build an audience and launch your MVP.
Learn how to grow an audience, create viral content, and position yourself as an expert. Then, turn your idea into a real product using AI and no-code tools, launch fast, and land your first 10 users.
Turn early traction into lasting success.
Monetize your project, attract expert mentors, and master pitching to take your masterpiece to the next level. By the end of the month, you'll have a financial sustainability plan, expert support, and a polished pitch ready for Demo Day.
Scale, Optimize, and Level Up.
Audit your product, marketing, and audience to set bold 3-month goals. Gather user feedback, refine features, and improve usability. Strengthen your business model, pricing, and strategy to ensure long-term success.
Get More Users, Build Momentum
Optimize your marketing funnel, sharpen your sales strategy, and master outreach to attract high-value connections. Improve content, boost engagement, and grow your audience with proven tactics.
Stay Ahead, Stand Out, and Scale.
Leverage the latest AI tools, refine your positioning, and strengthen your expertise. Analyze competitors, track emerging opportunities, and test new growth strategies to push your project to the next level.
Optimize, Expand and Dominate
Every quarter, you’ll reassess your progress, refine your strategy, and set new, ambitious goals. The fundamentals don’t change, but your mastery does—each cycle takes you deeper into business models, AI, distribution, and high-impact growth.
Schedule a monthly meeting with your Prequel Coach, and book meetings with your Masterpiece Advisors whenever you need one. Check in with your college advisor via chat and email.
Build an audience and launch your MVP.
Learn how to grow an audience, create viral content, and position yourself as an expert. Then, turn your idea into a real product using AI and no-code tools, launch fast, and land your first 10 users.
Scale, Optimize, and Level Up.
Audit your product, marketing, and audience to set bold 3-month goals. Gather user feedback, refine features, and improve usability. Strengthen your business model, pricing, and strategy to ensure long-term success.
Stay Ahead, Stand Out, and Scale.
Leverage the latest AI tools, refine your positioning, and strengthen your expertise. Analyze competitors, track emerging opportunities, and test new growth strategies to push your project to the next level.
Schedule a monthly meeting with your Prequel Coach, and book meetings with your Masterpiece Advisors whenever you need one. Check in with your college advisor via chat and email.
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YOUR network STARTS HERE
From our Guest Speakers to our Demo Day judges, you'll learn from founders, investors, creators and leaders who have been there before. Here are some examples of speakers our students have heard from in the past.
Co-Founder of Dundas Life and Wellow. Martin has built several 7-figure eCommerce businesses.
Co-Founder & CTO of SnapCommerce. SnapCommerce will surpass $1 Billion in sales in 2021.
Founder and Managing Director of Stipple Ventures. Khaled's previous startup was acquired by Airbnb.
Machine Learning Research Engineer at Microsoft.
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VP of Engineering at Odeko and previous CTO at Squarespace. Alumni Interviewer at Harvard.
Chief of Staff to the CTO at Roblox. Jessie was previously an Engineering Manager at Quora
Co-founder of Copy.ai, an AI powered tool that has raised $2.3M USD. Chris has invested in 100+ startups
Co-founder & CEO of Stadium Live and previously Head of Product at Drop.
Bachelor of Science from MIT, his MBA from Wharton and MPP from Harvard.
Is Prequel right for you?
You don't want to make a BIG impact.
Prequel is for ambitious students ready to take on world-class projects that impact millions. If that level of ambition doesn’t excite you, this isn’t the program for you. You don’t need to know your project yet—Prequel Foundations will help you define it—but you do need to be ready to think big.
You're looking for results without effort.
There are no shortcuts here.
Building something meaningful takes time, energy, and dedication. We’ll give you the strategies, frameworks, and mentorship, but the work is yours. Expect to put in at least 10+ hours per week to bring your Masterpiece to life.
You want to keep your success under wraps.
Prequel follows a "Build in Public" approach because visibility creates opportunities.
Students who share their work attract investors, mentors, and game-changing connections—including top CEOs and industry leaders. You don’t need to be extroverted or use personal accounts, but you must be willing to share your progress and build the network that will accelerate your success.
you are looking to put in the effort to outcompete the average teen’s decade in under 1 year
This is the program for you.
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summer cohort kickoff: june 10
- Bonus sessions and coaching during Prequel Summer Foundations
- Support building a world-class project to boost your college application
- Weekly 90-minute workshops and guest speakers
- Personalized Roadmap and support from our College Advisor
- High caliber community of peers and expert coaches
- Receive personalized coaching, mentorship, and feedback from people who care and believe in them
Summer Cohort Kickoff: June 10
- Bonus sessions and coaching during Prequel Summer Foundations
- Support building a world-class project to boost your college application
- Weekly 90-minute workshops and guest speakers
- Personalized Roadmap and support from our College Advisor
- High caliber community of peers and expert coaches
- Receive personalized coaching, mentorship, and feedback from people who care and believe in them
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