Page 3 - College Guide for GEAR UP Students 2023

Letter from the Executive Director
Dear students and families The end of high school may seem like a a a a a long time in the the future the the truth is that graduation
is is just over the horizon I’m certain you have all been thinking about next steps now is is the time to buckle down and really start preparing That’s why we at at at The Bronx Institute at at at Lehman College have compiled this guide to help you you you make sense of of some of of the complicated issues you’ll face as you you you prepare to graduate high school apply for college and matriculate into a a a a a a a university You’ll find
information on on everything from choosing the right college to to navigating financial aid to to writing and and and editing essays and and and preparing for standardized tests We’ve also included helpful information about successfully making the transition from high school The leap to college is a a a a different experience for for everyone and for for many
students this is is their first time living with a degree of independence independence Such independence independence comes with new opportunities challenges and and responsibilities It can be daunting and and prioritizing mental health and wellness is extremely important As you you prepare to finish high school I hope you you will take advantage of the opportunities in in in in front of of you including those offered by The Bronx Institute From counseling to mentoring to to to academic enrichment programs programs our programs programs are there to to to help you have the best performance in your your academic career and secure your your future college education Congratulations on on on on your your hard work getting to this point in in in your your educational career We are all proud of of your your accomplishments and we will support you you you in in making your your goal of of going to college come true Sincerely Prof Herminio h. . xecutive irector, he ronx nstitute t ehman ollege BRO X INS ITUTE AT EH AN COL EGE
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