Services
NJ GEAR UP Services
- Academic and personal counseling
- NJSLA, PSAT, and SAT prep classes
- A 6-week summer program on a college campus
- Help with college applications
- Mentoring
- After-school tutoring
- College visits and tours
- Financial aid information workshops
- Cultural and educational field trips
- Assistance with applying for college grants and scholarships
- Academic and socio-emotional support to students during their first year of college
- Professional development for teachers
Summer Program
We offer 20 weeks of Saturday classes during the academic year consisting of the following:
- Academic Classes (Math, Science, ELA, Technology)
- Tutoring/Homework Assistance
- Conflict Resolution
- Mentoring
- Parent Workshops
- Individual & Group Counseling
- Field Trips
- Recreational Activities
- Standardized Test Preparation
- College Tours
Academic Year
We offer 20 weeks of Saturday classes during the academic year consisting of the following:
- Academic Classes (Math, Science, ELA, Technology)
- Tutoring/Homework Assistance
- Conflict Resolution
- Mentoring
- Parent Workshops
- Individual & Group Counseling
- Field Trips
- Recreational Activities
- Standardized Test Preparation
- College Tours
First-Year Experience (FYE)
The First-Year Experience (FYE) for students who participate in the GEAR UP program consists of receiving continuous support through college readiness workshops, advisement, mentorship, and access to academic support resources to help them transition successfully from high school to higher education.