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High School Students

Why GEAR UP Utah?

GEAR UP Utah's program has helped thousands of students from low-income families in over 50 junior high and high schools succeed academically and go to college.

Students who work with GEAR UP Utah counselors and tutors are over 30% more likely than non-GEAR UP students to enroll in higher education immediately after high school.

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GEAR UP Timeline

Month Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
August GEAR UP Day GEAR UP Day GEAR UP Day GEAR UP Day
September Schedule College/Campus Tours Schedule College/Campus Tours

Schedule College/Campus Tours

ACT Prep

Schedule College/Campus Tours
October  

PSAT Testing (October 2-3)

Check with your counselor for the date your school has scheduled this test.

  Retake ACT if needed
November       Apply for College Scholarships
December       Begin College Applications
January     Register for ACT and SAT test Apply for FAFSA
April

Register for Sophomore classes

Take college prep courses, AP courses, Concurrent Enrollment courses

Register for Junior classes

Take college prep courses, AP courses, Concurrent Enrollment courses

Register for Senior classes

Take college prep courses, AP courses, Concurrent Enrollment courses

College Course Registration for Fall semester for new students
May     Take AP exams Take AP exams
June      

High School graduation

FAFSA deadline

First-Year of College Timeline

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