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Chicago GEAR UP
Getting to Know GEAR UP
College 101
High School
College &Careers
100
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs
What does GEAR UP stand for.
100
A trip to a college or university to learn about the school and its offerings.
What is a college tour?
100
A monetary award that a college student may receive by filling out a competitive application that they do not have to repay?
What is a scholarship?
100
An average of all the grades you earn in your class each semester.
What is a G.P.A.?
100
The money your earn each year in your career
What is a salary?
200
Parents, Teachers, Students
What are the three pillars of the GEAR UP program?
200
Extra help provided to students to increase their grades and understanding of particular subjects.
What is tutoring?
200
A college where you can earn an Associate’s Degree.
What is a community college?
200
Grades and _____ are earned for each of my classes.
What is credits?
200
Check social media
What is the first thing college students do when they wake up?
300
Seventh and Eight Grade students
What are the grades that GEAR UP works with?
300
A time selected by students to meet with GEAR UP staff to discuss their progress, goals, concerns.
What is a 1 on 1?
300
Four
What is number of years to receive a bachelor's degree?
300
24
What is the number of credits required to graduate from high school?
300
Housing provided by the University. Where you live while attending college.
What is a dorm?
400
Roosevelt and Northeastern Illinois University
What were two Summer Academy Universities?
400
A list of questions given to students to obtain information about there goals, interests, hobbies and lifestyle.
What is a survey?
400
Classes taken specific to your Major or Minor in college.
What is a concentration?
400
U.S. Constitution and ACT
What are two exams required for high school graduation?
400
A job opportunity given to college students and recent graduates in a particular industry to gain work history and experience.
What is an internship?
500
Summer Academy
What is the Summer Enrichment program for GEAR UP students?
500
A meeting of students and professionals to discuss potential career options and opportunities.
What is Career Day?
500
Funds to attend college that you don't have to pay back.
What is a grant?
500
Additional activities completed after school in sports, arts, media, music.
What are extra curricular activities?
500
Device needed to ensure that you will get up on time and make it to class (on time.)
What is an alarm?