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What does it mean to be “College Ready?”

In the NYGEAR UP program, you will hear a lot about being “College Ready,” but what does that really mean?

Today, more than ever, a college degree is a requirement for careers that pay a living wage and provide opportunities for success in life. NYGEAR UP program can teach the skills needed for your child to be ready to apply for college, know how to pay for it, and graduate with the skills needed to start a career.

Even if you never attended college yourself, there are ways you can support your student. We invite you to take an active interest in your student’s life and encourage them to participate in school and activities, including the NYGEAR UP program. We will provide tools and pointers along the way to help you support your child’s college and career dreams, such as the following information about transitions through high school.

 

  • Academic readiness: The ability to succeed in college classes that earn credits toward a degree at a technical, community, or four-year college or university.
  • Admissions readiness: The ability to meet admissions requirements for a wide range of postsecondary education.
  • Career readiness: The ability to identify careers that match personal, financial, and other goals, including an understanding of the skills and education required to pursue and succeed in those careers.
  • Financial readiness: The ability to cover the cost of postsecondary, higher education through college financial aid, savings, or loans.
  • Personal and social readiness: The ability to set educational goals, make and monitor progress toward them, and create relationships with peers and adults that support academic success.

Listen to what high school students and recent college graduates have to say about being college ready:

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