Competitive Essay Workshop (Priority Districts)

For Priority Students in Bibb, Cobb, Fulton, Liberty and Polk Counties

Feb 26, 2021, 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 

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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.


Hands-on Computer Engineering Career Exploration Workshop

Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 6:00 pm

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This introductory class in electrical computer engineering is facilitated by Chattahoochee Technical College Instructor, Stephanie O’Donoghue.

Students will work with an Arduino kit and software for a real-time, hands-on experience. Thanks to its simple and accessible user experience, Arduino has been used in thousands of different projects and applications. The Arduino software is easy-to-use for beginners, yet flexible enough for advanced users. It runs on Mac, Windows, and Linux. Teachers and students use it to build low-cost scientific instruments, to prove chemistry and physics principles, or to get started with programming and robotics.

* Class size is limited to 15 students.

*Students must have a computer, webcam, and able to download the corresponding software.

* GEAR UP will mail class materials directly to the students and may not have time to send them to another student if you cancel. Please be 100% sure you can participate before you complete this registration.

Parent Ambassador Meeting

​Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at 6:00 pm


Savannah Technical College Virtual Tour

February 23, 2021 at 9:00 AM

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Savannah Technical College serves Coastal Georgia with quality, market-driven technical education with campus locations in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty Counties. Serving more than 4,500 credit students each semester, Savannah Tech offers nearly 150 different instructional programs in Aviation Technology, Business and Technology, Public Service, Industrial Technology, and Health Sciences in addition to Adult Education classes, industry-specific training and continuing education.


Executive Leadership Team Meeting

Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 1:00 pm

GEAR UP Georgia statewide partners and subaward recipients meet to discuss fiscal, programming, and data progress towards meeting grant goals, objectives, fidelity measures and KPIs.


Johnson (SCPSS) Curriculum Parent Night

Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 5:30 pm.

Three colleges have prepared prerecorded information regarding completing the FAFSA and any other information they would like to share with the students. GEAR UP Georgia Program Coordinator will also share information regarding virtual services currently available.

How-to Princeton Review Self-Paced Test Prep Accounts

Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.

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Join GEAR UP Georgia and the Princeton Review for a step-by-step demonstration on how to log in and use your self-paced test prep account.

Students who receive a Princeton Review self-paced test prep account will have access to an online portal. This is the portal you will want to go to in order to launch your SAT and ACT self-paced packages. Each portal will have lessons, drills, and practice tests designed to help you get ready for your official SAT and ACT exams.

This quick webinar will provide a step-by-step demonstration on how to best utilize your account to increase test scores.

UNL Leadership Academy

GEAR UP Georgia and Usher’s New Look (UNL) are joined by a common purpose of ensuring that students participating in the GEAR UP Leadership Academy virtual enrichment workshops over the course of the 2021-2022 school year, focused on leadership, spark (talent) development, financial literacy, career development, and college readiness.

The bi-weekly, hour and a half long sessions will take place on Tuesday’s at 6pm, twice a month. The GEAR UP Leadership Academy youth are dynamic high schoolers from
various counties in Georgia.
 Leadership Academy Schedule:

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Registration Deadline for March SAT

2020-21 SAT Administration Dates and Deadlines
SAT Date SAT Subject Tests Available Registration Deadline
March 13, 2021

Register

SAT Subject Tests not offered on this date February 12, 2021

Clayton Co. Partner Meeting

Thursday, February 11, 2021

9:00 am - 11:00 am

March SAT Registration Deadline

Due to college admissions policies and scholarship requirements, taking the ACT/SAT is a must-to-do for high school seniors.  GEAR UP Georgia has test prep and SAT fee waivers to help you.

For the SAT registration site click HERE. You’ll need to make a College Board account. 

2021-22 SAT Administration Dates and Deadlines
SAT Date Registration Deadline Late Registration

Deadline

Saturday, August 28, 2021 Friday, July 30, 2021 Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Saturday, October 2, 2021 Friday, September 3, 2021 Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Saturday, November 6, 2021 Friday, October 8, 2021 Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Saturday, December 4, 2021 Thursday, November 4, 2021 Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Saturday, March 12, 2022 Friday, February 11, 2022 Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Saturday, May 7, 2022 Friday, April 8, 2022 Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Saturday, June 4, 2022 Thursday, May 5, 2022 Wednesday, May 25, 2022

College Essay Writing Educator Q&A Session

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 10:00 AM

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GEAR UP Georgia educators can join The Scholarship Academy to receive educator materials and best practices for delivering an amazing College Essay writing lesson embedded in regularly scheduled ELA courses.


GSFC Financial Aid 101 Webinar

Tuesday, February 9, 2021, from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST

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Join Georgia Student Finance Commission as they highlight the process for students to acquire funding for their post-secondary education. We will clearly define financial aid, explain each type and discuss the different sources. By the end of the webinar, you will understand how to apply for aid and compare financial aid options to help make the best decision of where to attend college.

February ACT Test

​Click HERE to learn more and register for the ACT exam?

2020-2021 Test Dates (National)
Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required)
February 6, 2021 January 8 January 9 - January 15

TCSG Partnership Meeting

Friday, Feb 5, 2021

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Columbus Tech Virtual Tour

​Thursday, February 4th at 2:00 pm

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College Applications Made Easy with the Common App

​Thursday, February 4 at 6:00 pm

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Kennesaw State University Partnership Meeting

February 3, 2021

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

ABAC Bainbridge Partnership Meeting

February 01, 2021

10:00 am - 12:00 pm