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The Bronx Institute at Lehman College • Bronx GEAR UP Network
www.TheBronxInstitute.org
Dear GEAR UP Students and Families:
As you set out to enjoy another summer, I hope that you will continue to keep your education at the forefront of your priorities. Every day is another day closer to the reality of college, so take steps to make sure that you and your family are prepared.
Take advantage of your increased free time this summer by visiting college campuses and researching the different options you have available to you for financial aid. In addition, keep up with your schoolwork over the break by participating in our Summer Programs at Lehman College and Fordham University where you can take courses on a variety of topics such as English Language Arts, Science and Art. This will help you get ahead of your classes while also enabling you to make new connections with fellow students from different schools.
We will offer internships at locations such as The Bronx Zoo Wildlife Conservation Society, where you can take part in hands-on activities focusing on the sciences and developing your leadership skills. There are also residential programs where students take college-level courses on college campuses, including Brown, Columbia and Harvard Universities.
Finally, studying early for upcoming classes on your own can only be a benefit. Starting out with prior knowledge means you have a strong foundation for the rest of the year and will ultimately benefit from less stress and better preparation as a result.
Enjoy your summer and make the right choices to take advantage of all the opportunities that come your way.
Sincerely,
Professor Herminio Martínez, Ph.D. Executive Director
The Bronx Institute
“The mission of The Bronx Institute at Lehman College is to enhance
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readiness and academic enrichment through a series of unique programs.
educational opportunity for K-20 students in The Bronx by promoting college
The Institute collaborates with cultural and scientific institutions, community
groups, and educators throughout New York City, with the goal of improving educational outcomes for Bronx students and their families.
BRONX INSTITUTE AT LEHMAN COLLEGE GEAR UP PROGRAM
Professor Herminio Martínez, Ph.D. Executive Director Bruce Irushalmi Deputy Director
Martha Atencio Assistant Director Shelby Jarvis Program Coordinator
DoraPadilla AdministrativeAssistant Nicholas Smith Editor
Alberto Méndez Designer
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BRONX INSTITUTE GEAR UP OVERVIEW
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) is a nationwide effort funded by the United States Department of Education on behalf of students from low income communities to support them from sixth grade, through high school and the first year of college, as they prepare to enter college. The Bronx Institute’s Bronx GEAR UP Network serves 2,250 students in a community with among the highest educational needs in the nation. Predominantly Hispanic and African American students from eight Bronx high schools will be provided with support and assistance to achieve academic suc- cess and overcome barriers to college.
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