NJ GEAR UP/College Bound is a pre-college program that serves students in the Newark school district. Students are exposed to a college or university environment, while receiving tutorial, mentoring, academic and culturally enriching services.
Services We Offer
Academic-Year Program - comprehensive academic sessions for 20-weeks after school and Saturdays.
Summer Program - intensive academic instruction for four to six weeks.
Program Focus - math and science skill development; written and oral communication; counseling, leadership development, achievement and career exploration.
Mentoring Program - exposure to minority role models through mentoring and special lecture programs.
Student Development - enhancement through leadership, cultural and career experiences, mediation training and academic competition.
Parent Support Group - workshops and seminars designed to address parent's their concerns. Topics include- parenting, teen sexuality, computer literacy, achievement motivation and methods for assisting their child in developing good study habits.
How Do I Qualify?
To participate in NJ GEAR UP/College Bound you must:
Live in the city of Newark
Complete a program application
Provide a copy of your latest report card
Attend one of the following target schools
- Belmont Runyon
- Hawkins Street School
- Lafayette Street School
- Luis Munoz Marin
- Rafael Hernandez
- Ridge Street School
- Sussex Avenue
- Wilson Avenue
- Barringer High School
- Central High School
- East Side High School
- Weequahic High School
Meet family income requirements
Enter the program in grades 7 through 12.
Once all documents are received, Site Directors will contact you for an interview with you and your parent/guardian.
Program Cost
It is absolutely free. Students are provided with books, instructional supplies, field trips, meals and public transportation tickets at no cost.
Mr. Ozzie A. Williams Director of NJ GEAR UP/College Bound Program
Phone: (973) 596-5761
Email: ozzie.williams@njit.edu
Mrs. Nakeishia Knox Site Director
High School Component
9th and 10th Grade
Phone: (973) 596-5412
Email: knox@njit.edu
Mrs. Annette Arocho-Bautista Site Director
High School Component
11th and 12th Grade
Phone: (973) 596-8194
Email: arochoba@njit.edu
Mrs. Maria Andrade Site Director
Middle School Component
6th through 8th Grade
Phone: (973) 596-5633
Email: andrade@njit.edu
Call or write to the main office:
New Jersey GEAR UP/ College Bound Program
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Center for Pre-College Programs
Campbell Hall, 4th & 5th Floors
University Heights
Newark, NJ 07102-1982
Ph: (973) 596-5762
Fax: (973) 642-4195 Fax