Sandia Prep Admission Viewbook 2020 - 2021

Our Alumni
Once a Sundevil, always
a Sundevil! We have more
than 2,100 alumni living and
working around the globe.
Beginning in 9th grade, our
college counselors work oneon-one
with students and
their families to navigate the
complex process of planning
for and applying to college.
100% of our graduates are
accepted to four-year colleges
and universities. Once they
have their degrees and launch
into their careers, we love
hearing their success stories
and welcoming them back
onto our campus.
Raúl Torrez Class of 1995
Bernalillo County District Attorney
AB Government, Harvard University
MS International Political Economy, International Relations,
The London School of Economics and Political Science JD, Law,
Stanford University
Former federal prosecutor
Former senior adviser in President Obama’s Department of Justice
“As Bernalillo County’s District Attorney, I am constantly working to
improve public safety, while protecting our community. I consider my
Sandia Prep experience to be one of the first steps I took toward my
commitment to public service. As a Sundevil, I learned how to be a
leader while balancing a full workload. I continue to keep in contact
with many of my Prep teachers and friends. Sandia Prep was an
important part of my teen years.”
Laura Matzen Class of 1999
Sandia National Laboratories Cognitive Science Researcher
BA, Cognitive Science and Linguistics, Rice University
PhD, Cognitive Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
“I look back very fondly at my time at Prep because I learned so much in
the classroom from wonderful, engaging teachers, and so much outside
of the classroom by participating in things like the Outdoor Leadership
Program. It was such a supportive environment, and I learned skills that I
still use every single day.”