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About Us

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs

The GEAR UP program aims to assist low-income and under-served students in developing a productive academic mindset and provide strategies for building momentum and persistence in high school. This ensures they are prepared academically, socially and emotionally to successfully complete their education journey. GEAR UP counselors, tutors, and mentors provide services with a 100% student-focused approach that promotes academic progress.

Our Services

  • Tutoring and homework assistance
  • Mentoring
  • ACT prep
  • College applications
  • Financial aid
  • Scholarship Information
  • FAFSA assistance
  • College campus tours
  • Parent & family workshops and events
  • Summer programs

Our Impact

 

$31.5 Million Dollar Grant for 2024-2031

42 High Schools and Middle Schools Served

11,124Students 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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