Pre-College: GEAR UP College Bound Program

Pre-College: GEAR UP College Bound Program

GEAR UP GROUP PHOTO 2024

Who Can Participate in GEAR UP?

  • Have a GPA of at least 2.5 (C+) or better.
  • Interested in attending college.
  • 7th - 12th grade students who attend the target schools.
  • Attend one of our Target Schools in the Jersey City Public School system

Target Schools:

  • PS #14 Ollie Culbreth, Jr. School 
  • PS #15 Whitney M. Young, Jr. School 
  • PS #23 Mahatma K. Gandhi School 
  • PS #24 Chaplin Charles Watters School 
  • PS #38 James F. Murray School 
  • MS #40 Ezra L. Nolan School 
  • PS #41 Martin Center for the Arts 
  • Henry Snyder HS
  • Innovation HS
  • Lincoln HS
  • University Academy Charter HS

Interested in Applying?

  1. Complete the interest form below.
  2. Receive and complete an application.
  3. Get Interviewed by GEAR UP Staff.

COMPLETE OUR INTEREST FORM

Start date will be determined via interview.
 

News & Events

January 25, 2025 – Start of GEAR UP Spring Term
May 17, 2025 – End of the Year Ceremony
 

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Contact Us

Contact: NJCU GEAR UP College Bound Program
Phone: 201-200-2347
Email: njcuprecollege@gmail.com

Mailing Address: 
2039 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Karnoutsos Hall, Room 202
Jersey City, NJ 07305-1597

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