ABOUT US

About US: EPA Ventures is a student-powered platform for bold ideas and meaningful impact. We support personal projects that span entrepreneurship, research, design, technology, social initiatives, and the arts.

Our mission is to turn passion into action. Every venture begins with a student’s curiosity and drive, and grows through hands-on experience, mentorship, and collaboration. Whether launching a startup, publishing original work, or developing a community program, students use EPA Ventures to explore real-world challenges and create lasting value.

We believe that innovation starts young—and that with the right support, students can lead, inspire, and build the future.

ADMISSIONS

 

Tuition: EPA Ventures offers a flexible, project-based tuition model
to match the scope and complexity of each student’s work.
Tuition ranges from $50,000 to $150,000, depending on the
project’s duration, resources, mentorship needs, and goals.

PROGRAM

Our program is designed to guide students through the full journey of launching a personal project with real-world impact. Whether you’re starting a business, designing an app, writing a book, producing a film, conducting research, or creating a nonprofit, we help turn your vision into a polished, college-ready portfolio.

Check out these examples of our hands-on approach.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Define Your Venture
Work with a mentor to refine your idea and set clear goals
Develop A Roadmap
Build a timeline with milestones, resources, and deliverables.
Execute With Support
Receive weekly guidance from experts
and access to tools that help bring your project to life.
Showcase Your Work
Present your project through a final product, pitch, performance, publication, or exhibition.
Document Your Growth
We provide evaluations, project reports, and advisor letters to strengthen college and scholarship applications.

AREAS OF FOCUS

Entrepreneurship
& Startups

AI, STEM &
App Development

Writing &
Publishing

Music, Film &
Performing Arts

Research &
Innovation

Social Impact &
Nonprofits

Environmental
Solutions

Fashion, Design &
Branding

WHO IT’S FOR

EPA Ventures is open to motivated high school students ready to explore their passions and take initiative.
No experience required
—just curiosity, creativity, and commitment.

COLLEGE PREP

Our Approach

  • Selecting courses that will reflect intellectual challenge
  • Identifying extracurricular activities that showcase passions and talent
  • Volunteer opportunities that demonstrate civic engagement
  • Summer programs that stimulate intellectual and personal growth
  • Perfect college application essays
  • Development of expert interviewing skills
COUNSELING & APPROACH
We offer college counseling services to help families navigate the selective undergraduate and transfer admissions process. Elite Prep Academy Ventures does not offer a “one-size-fits-all” approach. A personalized high school plan is just the beginning – EPA Ventures provides students with the test prep and support they need.
DO I NEED COLLEGE ADVICE?
The truth is that most high schools simply are not equipped to provide the detailed guidance needed to increase a student’s chances for admission at top colleges and universities. On average, each public school counselor is responsible for almost 500 students, so many families believe the limited college counseling they receive is acceptable. Contact us and learn how Elite Preparatory Academy can do so much more to help your child on the path to their dream college.
GRADES 8-12 PLANNING
Receive weekly guidance from experts
and access to tools that help bring your project to life.
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES
Admissions statistics from 2005 to 2024, showing the acceptances to the following colleges and universities: Boston U • Brown • California Institute of the Arts • Carnegie Mellon • Colgate • Columbia • Cornell • Dartmouth • Duke Emory • Fordham University • Massachusetts Institute of Technology • NYU • Rhode Island School of Design Smith • Stanford • UC Berkeley • UC Irvine • London University of British Columbia • USC • Vassar and many others.

CONTACT US

452 LAKESIDE BLVD
HOPATCONG, NEW JERSEY 07843

PHONE: (732) 397-7988
EMAIL: CONTACT@EPUS.ORG
HOURS: MON – FRI 9:00AM EST TO 5:00PM EST