Pre-College: GEAR UP College Bound Program
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Pre-College: GEAR UP College Bound Program
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?
- Complete the interest form below.
- Receive and complete an application.
- Get Interviewed by GEAR UP Staff.
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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