Welcome to the Legacy Network

The Legacy Network is a free academic program that provides tutoring, college prep, career internships, and leadership training for middle, high school and college students in Brooklyn.

Tutoring & Test Prep

We offer personalized, one-on-one tutoring to middle, high school and college students. Our tutors are passionate about helping students achieve their academic goals.

College Preparation

We provide students with the information, guidance, and resources necessary to apply, attend, and succeed in college. From college tours to application assistance, we’re with you every step of the way.

College Student Support

Our support goes beyond admissions into college. We help prepare students for life after college and provide assistance and support towards graduation.

Leadership Training

We prepare students for leadership roles by providing training on effective communication, decision-making, and problem solving skills.

Career Internships

Our internship program provides opportunities for hands-on work experience and exposure to real world careers in a student’s field of interest.

News & Events

Group of high school students on a college tour.

CHS Summer Explorations at Vassar College

August 2, 2023

BwC Legacy visited Barnard Archives and Special Collections where associate director Obden Mondesir shared collections related to activism.

A young African-American female high school student reading a book.

Youth Leadership Program at the Free Black Women’s Library

August 2, 2023

BwC Legacy visited Barnard Archives and Special Collections where associate director Obden Mondesir shared collections related to activism.

BwC Legacy Network Empowers Community High School Students with first College and Career Day

July 25, 2023

This fall, we challenged ninth-grade students from BwC’s brand-new high school to imagine where they want to be eight years from now. Anna Dor, BwC

Student Spotlights

Angel OIubakin

Student Spotlight: Angel Olubakin

This summer I am interning at the Beginning with Children, and enjoy dancing, cooking and watching movies/ tv shows. I’m currently a rising sophomore at Wellesley college. This summer I

Elliot Babilonia

Student Spotlight: Elliot Babilonia

Elliot Babilonia Manhattan College Hey everyone, my name is Elliot Babilonia and I am an intern at Computer Science High School. So far, I have been creating a User Manual

Amari Bourne

Student Spotlight: Amari Bourne

My hobbies include roller skating, crocheting, ceramic design, and listening to music. I just graduated from St. Francis preparatory school, but I’ll be a freshman at Syracuse University this upcoming

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