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Graduate Handbook: Next Steps for First-Year Students

It also covers resources and support, registration, tips for commuters, common stages in the first year, strategies for students planning to transfer, and financial aid information.

GEAR UP Service Definitions

It is imperative that you follow these guidelines; as they are being used to evaluate not only the Washington GEAR UP program, but also that of 15 other states. If you have any questions about how to assign an Activity Type, please contact Kelly Keeney at kellyk@wsac.wa.gov.

Getting Ready for Campus Visits: A GEAR UP Handbook for Providing Campus Visits for Middle and High School Students

Includes but is not limited to, GEAR UP programs from across the nation, the College Board, and the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. It is meant to be a working copy with replicable, customizable tools. It will be updated with resources and lessons learned from our own GEAR UP schools.

Preparing Students with Disabilities for Postsecondary Education: Resource Guide for Use with GEAR UP School Staff

Including vocational and career schools, two- and four- year colleges, and universities. Because postsecondary institutions differ significantly from high school, it is imperative that students with disabilities know their rights and responsibilities and self-advocate in order to be successful.

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