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GEAR UP Lowell provides students with information about college, careers, and financial aid in many different ways. These include campus tours, educational field trips, meetings with admission counselors, internships, after school programs, summer programs, and participating in workshop about careers, financial aid, and the college application process.
How can I be part of GEAR UP Lowell?
It's easy! There is no enrollment process and it's completely free. To qualify for GEAR UP Lowell services, you must be a Lowell High School student in the graduating class of 2011. If that description fits you, then you can consider yourself a GEAR UP Lowell student and participate in all of our activities. It's as simple as that.
What can GEAR UP Lowell do for me?
GEAR UP Lowell helps you get ready for life after High School. We're here to help you discover your path and give you the tools and resources to help you get there.
Homework Resources
- Khan Academy
FREE online tutorials covering everything from basic arithmetic and algebra to differential equations, physics, chemistry, biology and finance. - StudentEdge
Free online homework help in such subjects as Algebra, American Government, Biology, Calculus, Calculus (Spanish), Environmental Science, Physics, P\psychology, Religion, Statistics, and US History. - iRYZE
A simple, direct, and self-guiding program that helps users to create their own portfolio for organization, studying, communication, and self-advocacy. The Ryzers are workbooks that provide different life tools with self-exploratory questions, develop new tools, add artwork, and create individualized portfolios. (GEAR UP is trying to see about discounted rates for interested students and families). - EnglishPage
Free online English lessons and ESL/EFL resources. - EduWizards
Free trial help and online instant tutors available if you pay. - Guide to writing a basic essay
College Resources
- www.collegeboard.com
- www.studentedge.com
- www.knowhow2go.com
- www.collegeweeklive.com
- www.zinch.com
- www.masshome.com/univ.html
- www.fastweb.com
Financial Aid Resources
Career Resources