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You're planning for college admissions, but how do you decide whether to take the SAT, the ACT, or even test at all? Learn how to navigate test-optional admissions, make strategic decisions, and create the right plan for you.Date Mar 30 (Wed)
8:00pm EDT / 5:00pm PDT
Duration: 1h 00mLocation Online: Click HERE to register! Description
Charles R. Drew High School
Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 8:00 am
Contact your GEAR UP Georgia School Coordinator, Mrs. Muhammad, for more information and to get permission forms.
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:
GEAR UP Georgia is excited to offer Princeton Review ACT and SAT test prep classes to GEAR UP Georgia students in the Spring 2022 Semester. Classes are virtual with a live Princeton Review Instructor.
Please complete the online form at least 48 hours prior to the class start time to register for Princeton Review test prep.
Click HERE to register!
GEAR UP Georgia is excited to offer Princeton Review ACT and SAT test prep classes to GEAR UP Georgia students in the Spring 2022 Semester. Classes are virtual with a live Princeton Review Instructor.
Please complete the online form at least 48 hours prior to the class start time to register for Princeton Review test prep.
Click HERE to register!
Jonesboro High School
March 23, 2022
Please contact your GEAR UP Georgia School Coordinator, Dr. Hunter, for more information and to receive permission forms.
Tue, Mar 22, 2022 5:00 PM
Click HERE to register!
Ben Meadows from Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) will work with students to complete their FAFSA. Have these prepared ahead of time:
- Your Questions
- Your Social Security Number
- A computer with internet access
- A valid email that isn't your school email
Date Mar 21 (Mon)
8:00pm EDT / 5:00pm PDT
Duration: 1h 00mLocation Online: Click HERE to register! Description For many students, a new school year can bring anxiety levels to new heights. When anxiety runs high, grades can run low. Thankfully, there are proven interventions that middle and high school students can use to reduce academic anxiety and improve their performance. In this webinar, Dr. Jed Applerouth will share practical strategies that parents and educators can use to help anxious students. He'll also help you understand potential confounding factors such as processing speed deficits, learning differences, family expectations, generalized anxiety disorders, metacognition, and emotional self-regulation. Help your students take the edge off of high-stakes testing.
March 17, 2022 at 6:30 pm
Carmichael Student Center, Room 372
395 Cobb Ave Kennesaw, GA 30144
GEAR UP Georgia students attending KSU can swing by Kennesaw campus student center room 372 between 6-8p on Thursday, March 17th for information about summer classes and advising at KSU. Dinner will be provided and you can take home a special treat to enjoy at a later time.
Please let us know if you plan to make it so we can make sure we have dinner ordered for you! Register for the event HERE!
Email gearup@kennesaw.edu with any questions or to request special dietary considerations!
Jonesboro High School (Virtual Event)
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Contact your GEAR UP Georgia School Coordinator, Dr. Hunter, for more information.
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:
Mon March 14, 2022, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: Lovejoy High School - Hampton, GA
Address: 1587 McDonough Rd Hampton, GA 30228-1531
Description: GSFC works with schools and community organizations to provide this FREE service to help students and their families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the federal application for financial aid (grants, work-study and loans) to pay for college. Learn what documentation is needed, how to get started and what happens once you’ve submitted the application.
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 |
Southern Regional Technical College Room D-106
15689 U.S. 19, #N, Thomasville, GA, 31792
Join GEAR UP Georgia for pizza on Wednesday, March 9th at 5:00 pm. While you eat, learn what resources GEAR UP Georgia has for first-year college freshmen and how to stay on track to graduate during your second semester. We'll also learn about SRTC Summer class advisement. GEAR UP Georgia will even supply free snack packs for you to take home with you.
Click HERE to register!
March 8, 2022 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
GSFC works with schools and community organizations to provide this FREE service to help students and their families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the federal application for financial aid (grants, work-study and loans) to pay for college. Learn what documentation is needed, how to get started, and what happens once you have submitted the application.
Jonesboro High School (Clayton County)
March 8, 2022 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
See GEAR UP Georgia School Coordinator, Dr. Hunter, for more information.
LEADERSHIP| COMMUNITY BUILDING | PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT |MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
Usher’s New Look and GEAR UP Georgia partnered to offer GEAR UP Ambassadors monthly enrichment workshops over the course of the 2021-2022 school year focused on leadership, community building, personal and professional development, and mental health awareness. The Ambassadors will have access to the GEAR UP Leadership Academy sessions and other UNL offerings including First Friday Scholarship Check-Ins, Spark Days, and more.
Monthly hour-long sessions will take place on the 2nd Tuesday of each month and optional virtual check-ins for the remainder of the month.
Dates: All sessions are from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Monday, March 7, 2022
Savannah State University - 3219 College Street, Savannah, GA, 31404
Join GEAR UP Georgia and visit Savannah State University, the first public historically black college or university in the state of Georgia!
Click HERE to register!
GEAR UP Georgia is excited to offer Princeton Review ACT and SAT test prep classes to GEAR UP Georgia students in the Spring 2022 Semester. Classes are virtual with a live Princeton Review Instructor.
Please complete the online form at least 48 hours prior to the class start time to register for Princeton Review test prep.
Click HERE to register!
GEAR UP Georgia is excited to offer Princeton Review ACT and SAT test prep classes to GEAR UP Georgia students in the Spring 2022 Semester. Classes are virtual with a live Princeton Review Instructor.
Please complete the online form at least 48 hours prior to the class start time to register for Princeton Review test prep.
Click HERE to register!
Friday, March 4, 2022
Click HERE to register!
First Friday Scholarship Check-in sessions are a part of UNL’s financial literacy initiative. All high school and college students are invited to join us on the first Friday of each month to learn helpful tools and strategies for securing college funding and scholarships. Please reach out to Jessica Washington, Director for Financial Literacy at jwashington@ushersnewlook.org for more information.
District-wide Initiative (All High Schools)
March 4, 2022
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Thu, March 3, 2022, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST
An overview of what parents and senior high school students should know to prepare for options after high school.
Click HERE to register!
Charles R. Drew High School
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 8:00 am
Contact your GEAR UP Georgia School Coordinator, Mrs. Muhammad, for more information and to get permission forms.
Wed Mar 2 2022, 9:00am - 11:00am
Location: Charles R Drew High School - Riverdale, GA
Address: 6237 Garden Walk Blvd. Riverdale, GA 30274-2612
Description: GSFC works with schools and community organizations to provide this FREE service to help students and their families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the federal application for financial aid (grants, work-study and loans) to pay for college. Learn what documentation is needed, how to get started and what happens once you’ve submitted the application.
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: