Applying for College - OverviewThere are so many colleges and universities across the nation. The choices can be simply overwhelming. Do you choose a large or small school? Private university or public college? One that specializes in your area of interest or one that offers general undergraduate studies? How and when do you apply? What should you say in that dreaded application essay?
So many questions—Where do you go to find the answers? Well, this is a good place to start. We’ll provide you with some of those answers, as well as a wealth of outside resources that will provide you with others. The important thing is that you begin to ask those questions. The answers are here. |
Think Success. Think College.
Welcome to the GEAR UP Springfield website! GEAR UP's mission is to encourage more students to set high expectations, stay in school, study hard, and take classes that will help them choose and be prepared to go to college.
You can learn how to prepare for college here. You can also check out how to apply to and pay for college. We also encourage you to learn about some of our GEAR UP services and activities.
Do you have a question? Click on the Ask a Question link for a prompt answer. To contact a GEAR UP staff member, click on Contact Us.