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About Us

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs

The GEAR UP program ensures that underserved students have the opportunity, skills, and knowledge to successfully pursue the education and training that will enable them to achieve their career and life goals after high school. This is accomplished through our mentors and counselors working with students to increase their knowledge and understanding of how to navigate the pathway to college and postsecondary training.

Our Impact

$24.5 Million dollar grant for 2017-2024

55 High Schools and Middle Schools Served

11,124 students served
77% First Generation Students

40% Minority Students
96% High School Graduation Rate
49% College Enrollment Rate

Testimonials

  • [GEAR UP] helped me financially filling out my FAFSA forms and also reviewing any essay papers that I have to do. They’ve always been there for me. All the mentors are always there for you in any way that they can help.”

    Mary Cernyar

  • My GEAR UP counselors encouraged me to go for Sterling Scholar, I wasn’t even originally planning to go for that, but I ended up winning the English Sterling Scholar and I won some scholarship money. It looks great on my educational resume. So please, please do those extra educational or academic things that your GEAR UP counselors advise you. It’s never too late to start working hard”

    Angie Villalobos

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