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For Priority Students in Bibb, Cobb, Fulton, Liberty and Polk Counties
Feb 26, 2021, 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
This introductory class in electrical computer engineering is facilitated by Chattahoochee Technical College Instructor, Stephanie O’Donoghue.
Students will work with an Arduino kit and software for a real-time, hands-on experience. Thanks to its simple and accessible user experience, Arduino has been used in thousands of different projects and applications. The Arduino software is easy-to-use for beginners, yet flexible enough for advanced users. It runs on Mac, Windows, and Linux. Teachers and students use it to build low-cost scientific instruments, to prove chemistry and physics principles, or to get started with programming and robotics.
* Class size is limited to 15 students.
*Students must have a computer, webcam, and able to download the corresponding software.
* GEAR UP will mail class materials directly to the students and may not have time to send them to another student if you cancel. Please be 100% sure you can participate before you complete this registration.
Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at 6:00 pm
February 23, 2021 at 9:00 AM
Savannah Technical College serves Coastal Georgia with quality, market-driven technical education with campus locations in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty Counties. Serving more than 4,500 credit students each semester, Savannah Tech offers nearly 150 different instructional programs in Aviation Technology, Business and Technology, Public Service, Industrial Technology, and Health Sciences in addition to Adult Education classes, industry-specific training and continuing education.
Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 1:00 pm
GEAR UP Georgia statewide partners and subaward recipients meet to discuss fiscal, programming, and data progress towards meeting grant goals, objectives, fidelity measures and KPIs.
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 5:30 pm.
Three colleges have prepared prerecorded information regarding completing the FAFSA and any other information they would like to share with the students. GEAR UP Georgia Program Coordinator will also share information regarding virtual services currently available.
Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.
Join GEAR UP Georgia and the Princeton Review for a step-by-step demonstration on how to log in and use your self-paced test prep account.
Students who receive a Princeton Review self-paced test prep account will have access to an online portal. This is the portal you will want to go to in order to launch your SAT and ACT self-paced packages. Each portal will have lessons, drills, and practice tests designed to help you get ready for your official SAT and ACT exams.
This quick webinar will provide a step-by-step demonstration on how to best utilize your account to increase test scores.
GEAR UP Georgia and Usher’s New Look (UNL) are joined by a common purpose of ensuring that students participating in the GEAR UP Leadership Academy virtual enrichment workshops over the course of the 2021-2022 school year, focused on leadership, spark (talent) development, financial literacy, career development, and college readiness.
The bi-weekly, hour and a half long sessions will take place on Tuesday’s at 6pm, twice a month. The GEAR UP Leadership Academy youth are dynamic high schoolers from
various counties in Georgia.
Leadership Academy Schedule:
| SAT Date | SAT Subject Tests Available | Registration Deadline |
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| March 13, 2021 | SAT Subject Tests not offered on this date | February 12, 2021 |
Thursday, February 11, 2021
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Due to college admissions policies and scholarship requirements, taking the ACT/SAT is a must-to-do for high school seniors. GEAR UP Georgia has test prep and SAT fee waivers to help you.
For the SAT registration site click HERE. You’ll need to make a College Board account.
| 2021-22 SAT Administration Dates and Deadlines | ||
| SAT Date | Registration Deadline | Late Registration Deadline |
| Saturday, August 28, 2021 | Friday, July 30, 2021 | Tuesday, August 17, 2021 |
| Saturday, October 2, 2021 | Friday, September 3, 2021 | Tuesday, September 21, 2021 |
| Saturday, November 6, 2021 | Friday, October 8, 2021 | Tuesday, October 26, 2021 |
| Saturday, December 4, 2021 | Thursday, November 4, 2021 | Tuesday, November 23, 2021 |
| Saturday, March 12, 2022 | Friday, February 11, 2022 | Tuesday, March 1, 2022 |
| Saturday, May 7, 2022 | Friday, April 8, 2022 | Tuesday, April 26, 2022 |
| Saturday, June 4, 2022 | Thursday, May 5, 2022 | Wednesday, May 25, 2022 |
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 10:00 AM
GEAR UP Georgia educators can join The Scholarship Academy to receive educator materials and best practices for delivering an amazing College Essay writing lesson embedded in regularly scheduled ELA courses.
Tuesday, February 9, 2021, from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST
Join Georgia Student Finance Commission as they highlight the process for students to acquire funding for their post-secondary education. We will clearly define financial aid, explain each type and discuss the different sources. By the end of the webinar, you will understand how to apply for aid and compare financial aid options to help make the best decision of where to attend college.
| Test Date | Registration Deadline | (Late Fee Required) |
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| February 6, 2021 | January 8 | January 9 - January 15 |
Friday, Feb 5, 2021
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Thursday, February 4th at 2:00 pm
Thursday, February 4 at 6:00 pm
February 3, 2021
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
February 01, 2021
10:00 am - 12:00 pm