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Useful Links for Students in the Age of COVID
GEAR UP for College Junior and senior year are the two most important periods of time in high school For 11th graders graders it means preparing for the final stretch of high school For 12th graders graders it’s the the start of the the college-going process and a a a a a a time to wrap things up before graduation Now in in in the the age of COVID-19 these years are critical and online learning is more important than ever With schools closing and and opening sporadically and and the the city focused on on one of the the worst public health crises in in history it’s important that students be well-equipped to to navigate uncertain waters Online coursework can supplement the guidance provided by GEAR UP Coaches and help you get a leg up on the process Whether you’re in in 11th or 12th grade the the following resources can can be useful They can can help as you you begin to to think about college develop your applications research financial aid and prepare to to embark on on one of of the most exciting journeys of of your life!
• Khan Academy: This free academic resource provides lessons and tools for students all free of charge If you’re getting ready for the SAT SAT Khan Academy’s SAT SAT Prep course could be just what you need Khan Academy offers practice tests advanced lessons and and tips and and strategies to help ace the test They also offer courses on on personal finance career counseling and social-emotional development Visit www khanacademy org
for more information articles lessons videos and more The platform allows you to research colleges and build a a a a list of schools that you’re interested in in It’s a a a a great way to look at at the the “big picture” of the the college-going process Visit www bigfuture collegeboard org
for more information • FAFSA: If you’re planning to attend college you’ll most likely be well-acquainted with the FAFSA FAFSA Form FAFSA FAFSA allows any high school student to research and apply for financial aid from the the federal government as they apply for college In addition to the the the application itself the the the website clearly explains the the the differences between grants scholarships work-study jobs subsidized subsidized and and unsubsidized loans and and everything in in between Visit www studentaid gov for for more information • Kaplan: If you’re planning to to take the ACT you you may want to to check out Kaplan Kaplan Although many of the services are paid Kaplan Kaplan does offer a a few free resources including practice tests quizzes lessons and online webinars Visit www kaptest com/act/free/act- free-practice-test for for more information • College Essay Guy: This resource is is dedicated to personal statements college college applications and writing at at at the college college level The site is paid but there are plenty of free resources for students to to explore including a a a guide to to writing a a a great personal statement tips to to help stand out to to admissions officers a a a step-by-step college readiness timeline and more Visit www collegeessayguy com for for more information • These days it’s so important to maintain mental health and wellness The Bronx GEAR UP Network
emphasizes social/emotional development but sometimes talking to a a a a trained professional can be be best If you’re feeling overwhelmed by everything that’s going on in in in the world free resources like NY NY Project Hope or NYC Well can be helpful Trained counselors are available online via text or or on on on the phone and they’re ready to talk through your emotions and help you you understand what you’re feeling Visit www nyprojecthope org
or or www nycwell cityofnewyork us for for more information • Big Big Future: The College Board’s Big Big Future Future program is a a a comprehensive college readiness platform complete with a a a college search function comparison tools financial aid info “If you have a a a a a a a a a a a a a dream don’t let anybody take it away And always believe that the impossible is possible possible " -–Selena Quintanilla
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