GEAR UP is a school-based program that serves students beginning in grade 8 through grade 12. The program seeks to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education by combating the multitude of challenges that prevent students from being college-ready, including lack of available role models, low expectations of students and families, low academic proficiency and preparedness, disconnected systems, college affordability, economic limitations, and much more. Staff is on-site at Leadership Academy for Young Men and East High School.

 

The program provides students with the following services:

• Tutoring and homework assistance
• Mentoring services
• Academic and career counseling
• Financial aid awareness and assistance
• College tours and SAT preparations
• Parents and family engagement activities.