What is GEARUP?
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Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) is a program
that assists schools to increase the number of students who are prepared to attend and
succeed in postsecondary programs, including 2-year & 4-year college, technical & trade
schools, and military.
Benefits to Students and Families
Students will receive tutoring, mentoring, academic advising, financial aid counseling, access to dual enrollment courses, and career and college exploration activities.
Assistance with college applications, FAFSA/WASFA completion, scholarships, and provide assistance in financial aid and postsecondary education support.
Homework assistance available after school from 3:00 to 4:00 (drop in basis) in the GEAR UP Student Center on the middle school campus - Mondays and Wednesdays for high school, Tuesdays and Thursdays for middle school.
Upcoming College and Career Field Trips
Upcoming Career College Reps at Elma High School
Preparing for College/Post-Secondary Options
Preparing for College/Post-Secondary Options
The junior and senior year are critical times to reach career choices and determine what post-secondary options will best prepare for a successful career of your choice. Post-secondary includes: Military, Apprenticeships, Community & Technical Colleges, Four-Year Colleges, and Universities. Programs can be have provide credentials with a few months of training, to one to four years or more. Post-secondary options can also build upon each other. Students and the adults in their life can start by reflecting, researching, visiting campuses and programs, connecting with high school staff and counselors, and more. Currently, some colleges may or may not require SAT or ACT. Taking the ASVAB your junior year can meet a graduation requirement. Essentially, there is a lot to consider. Below are some links and documents to assist with the process.
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