Our History & Future

Historical Development

The Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable emerged from a grassroots movement in 1992 when a group of committed college access and success practitioners began networking with the intent of sharing information that could maximize their own knowledge and better support students' college aspirations. What began as informal meetings has evolved into a structured, comprehensive network serving the Greater Philadelphia region.

1992

PCPR Founded

Founded by a small group of 5-7 college access professionals

1990s-Present

Steady Growth

Expansion of the network throughout the Greater Philadelphia region

20+ Years

Trusted Resource

Established as a trusted resource in college access

30+ Years

Significant Impact

Supported hundreds of professionals and thousands of individuals

Current Network Composition

PCPR services the Philadelphia metropolitan area with a network consisting of practitioners from:

K-12 school districts and schools

Higher education institutions

Private and non-private organizations

Community-based organizations

Non-profit college prep programs

University admissions and financial aid offices

Future Direction

Strengthening Community

Developing and strengthening a community of practitioners in the Greater Philadelphia region through networking and professional development opportunities.

Policy Influence

Contributing expertise to school district and city-level conversations that directly impact college access and success strategies.

Advocacy

Advocating for stronger college access and success guidance for students, with particular attention to underserved populations.

Innovation

Continuing to improve the lives of individuals through evolving college access practices and tools.