Middle School/High School Enrichment

New York's Private Colleges and Universities Outreach and Enrichment Programs for junior high and/or high school age students - 2010

Features: Learn about enrichment programs -- summer,semester, academic year, or special day-long activities for middle school and high school students offered at New York's 100+ private, independent colleges and universities!

College Connections Newsletter

A two-page newsletter for counselors and interested parents. The goal of the cIcu College Connections monthly newsletter will be to share information about:

• College admissions
• Financial Aid
• New York’s 100+ independent (private, not-for-profit) colleges and universities in a “Featured Campuses” section
• Notes about and links to recent research
• Web addresses to interesting sites with information for you, your students, and their families
• cIcu outreach activities and publications

May 2010- Vol. 3, No. 9 - A Selection of Independent Colleges Offering Summer Opportunities for Middle and High School Students.

     May 2010 Spanish Edition

April 2010 - Vol. 3, No. 8 - Earth Day, "Greening" Dining Services, Work-Study. 

    April 2010 Spanish Edition

March 2010 - Vol. 3, No. 7 - includes topics on Networking and Internships.
March 2010 Spanish Edition                                                        

February 2010 - Vol. 3, No. 6 - includes topics on Architecture, CSTEP and National GEAR UP Day. February 2010 Spanish Edition
January 2010 - Vol. 3, No. 5 - includes topics on HEOP, TAP and HEOP
December 2009 - Vol. 3, No. 4 - includes topics on social networking
           December 2009 Spanish Edition
November 2009 - Vol. 3, No. 3 - includes information on common mistakes and tips for the college application.
October 2009 - Vol. 3, No. 2 - includes information on college interviews and college fairs.  
October 2009 Spanish Edition
September 2009 - Vol. 3, No. 1 - includes information on college timelines for high school juniors and seniors. September 2009 Spanish Edition         

May 2009 - Vol. 2, No. 9 - includes information on Outreach and Enrichment Programs.
April 2009 - Vol. 2, No. 8 - includes topics on the environment.
          April 2009 Spanish Edition
March 2009 - Vol. 2, No. 7 - includes information on careers in education.
          March 2009 Spanish Edition
February 2009 - Vol. 2, No. 6 - includes information on careers in public service.
          February 2009 Spanish Edition
January 2009 - Vol. 2, No. 5 - includes information on College Goal Sunday, resources for completing the FAFSA and a selection of upcoming Open Houses.
December 2008 - Vol. 2, No. 4 - includes tips on creating a successful financial aid night; resources focusing on fiancial aid materials for counselors; and information about cIcu's newly released financial aid publications, Affording College and Como pagar la universidad.
November 2008 - Vol. 2, No. 3 - includes a focus on writing the college application essay, college-level writing and the Universal College Application.
October 2008 - Vol. 2, No. 2 - includes a focus on college applications, an application glossary, and an update on the Latino College Fair.
September 2008 - Vol. 2, No. 1 - includes a focus on preparing for and finding college visits, links to virtual tours, and information on a Free Latino College Fair on October 25, 2008.
May 2008 - Vol. 1, No. 6 - a focus on Hispanic students
April 2008 - Vol. 1, No. 5 - a focus on the environment
March 2008 - Vol 1, No. 4 - a focus on study abroad opportunities
February 2008 - Vol. 1, No. 3 - focuses on the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields
January 2008 - Vol. 1, No. 2 - highlights include a focus on nursing and resources for students interested in the health professions
December 2007 - Vol. 1, No. 1 - includes information on cIcu's Classroom College Quest workshops, resources for high school and college preparation and comparing colleges

Request for Publications Form

Request for Publications Form

Use this form to request various publications.

College Quick Tips

College Quick Tips [470K]

Features: A concise guide to managing your money and workload at college. Learn some useful tips on keeping your college costs down, and your semester grades up!

In Gear Newsletter

In Gear II NYGEAR UP in New York Newsletter Vol. 5, No. 1 - 2010 [498K]

This newsletter for the NYGEAR UP cohorts features highlights of activities undertaken from fall 2009  by the state's NYGEAR UP subgrant sites and sector partners plus highlights of events at the federal GEAR UP programs across the state.

In Gear II NYGEAR UP in New York Newsletter Vol. 4, No. 2 - 2009 [576K]
This newsletter for the NYGEAR UP cohorts features highlights of activities undertaken from spring 2009 through summer 2009 by the state's NYGEAR UP subgrant sites and sector partners plus highlights of events at the federal GEAR UP programs across the state.

This newsletter for the NYGEAR UP cohorts features highlights of activities undertaken from June throgh December 2007 by the state's NYGEAR UP subgrant sites and sector partners plus highlights of events at the federal GEAR UP programs across the state.

In Gear II NYGEAR UP in New York Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 1 - 2007 [1.2 Mb]

This newsletter for the NYGEAR UP cohorts features highlights of activities undertaken in fall 2006 through spring 2007 by the state's NYGEAR UP subgrant sites and sector partners plus highlights of events at the federal GEAR UP programs across the state.

In Gear II NYGEAR UP in New York Newsletter Vol. 1, No. 2 - 2006 [342K]

This newsletter for the GEAR UP cohorts in New York features helpful articles for the new 2005 – 2011 cohorts, as well as for the previous 1999 – 2005 and 2002 – 2008 cohorts. Articles include information on transition to college, student-led conferences, and highlights on some of the accomplishments of our GEAR UP cohorts. Also included is a list of the GEAR UP sites in New York and coordinator contact information.

In Gear II ­ NYGEAR UP in New York Newsletter ­ Vol. 1, No. 1 - 2006 [177K]
This newsletter for the GEAR UP cohorts in New York features helpful
articles for the new 2005 ­-2011 cohorts, as well as for the previous 1999 -­2005 and 2002 ­-2008 cohorts. Articles include information on increasing parent/guardian involvement, planning for college, financial aid, and thinking about a career. Also included is a list of the GEAR UP sites in New York and coordinator contact information.

In Gear -- NYGEAR UP in New York newsletter -- Vol. 5, No. 1 -- 2005* [460K]
This eighth newsletter about the 1999-2005 GEAR UP cohort in New York includes highlights of activities undertaken in 2004-05 by the state's NYGEAR UP subgrant sites and sector partners plus highlights of events at the federal GEAR UP programs across the state. Also included are data on college-going rates. Two stories feature some of our college-bound GEAR UP students who share their ideas and experiences. A center section in the newsletter includes written work by GEAR UP Students.

In Gear -- NYGEAR UP in New York newsletter -- Vol. 4, No. 2 -- 2005* [530K]

This seventh newsletter about GEAR UP in New York includes profiles of the state's GEAR UP grant participants (NYGEAR UP subgrant sites and sector partners) plus highlights of the federal GEAR UP programs across the state. Also included are feature stories on CUNY Consortium Vanguard HS, as well as a story about CUNY Consortium's week-long Upstate New York college
tour. A center section in the newsletter includes visual and written work by GEAR UP students.

In Gear -- NYGEAR UP in New York newsletter -- Vol. 4, No. 1 -- 2004* [430K]

This sixth newsletter about GEAR UP in New York includes profiles of the state's GEAR UP grant participants (NYGEAR UP subgrant sites and sector partners) plus highlights of the federal GEAR UP programs across the state. Also included are feature stories on the St. John's University NYGEAR UP program at Long Island City HS and 16 other area high schools, as well as a story about a student-initiated workshop on resume writing at Saunders Trade and Technical HS, a Yonkers Public Schools NYGEAR UP site. A center
section in the newsletter includes visual and written work by GEAR UP students.

In Gear -- NYGEAR UP in New York newsletter -- Vol. 3, No. 2 -- 2003* [430K]
This fifth newsletter about GEAR UP in New York includes not only profiles of the state's GEAR UP grant participants (NYGEAR UP subgrant sites and sector partners), but also, for the first time, highlights of the federal GEAR UP programs across the state. Also included are feature stories on the CUNY GEAR UP programs at Brandeis HS in Manhattan and at Bushwick HS in Brooklyn, as well as a story about SUNY Westchester Community College's GEAR UP programs at Peekskill HS and at Port Chester HS. This
issue again includes a good selection of visual and written work by GEAR UP students.

In Gear -- NYGEAR UP newsletter -- Vol. 3, No. 1 -- Autumn 2002* [324K]
The fourth newsletter for the NYGEAR UP state grant participants (subgrant site directors, partners, sectors, parents) outlining each site's Focus, Highlights and Successes, Plans and Priorities; featuring the Syracuse University GEAR UP program, and The Long Island University "Project Soar" GEAR UP program; and contains visual and written work by GEAR UP students.

In Gear -- NYGEAR UP newsletter -- Vol. 2, No. 2 -- Spring 2002* [315K]

The third newsletter for the NYGEAR UP state grant participants (subgrant site directors, partners, sectors, parents) outlining each site's Focus, Highlights and Successes, Plans and Priorities; featuring Copaigue Public Schools and The New Rochelle Partnership; and contains written work by NYGEAR UP students.

In Gear -- NYGEAR UP newsletter -- Vol. 2, No. 1 -- Autumn 2001* [153K]

The second newsletter for the NYGEAR UP state grant participants (subgrant site directors, partners, sectors, parents) outlining each site's Focus, Highlights and Successes, Plans and Priorities, and includes a focus on Rochester Institute of Technology and SUNY Cobleskill.

In Gear -- NYGEAR UP newsletter-- Vol. 1, No. 1 -- March 2001* [124K]

The inaugural newsletter for the NYGEAR UP state grant participants (subgrant site directors, partners, sectors, parents) outlining each site's Focus, Highlights
and Successes, Plans and Priorities.

Campus Locator Map

Campus Locator Map [74K]

Features: Looking for the right college? This helpful map breaks down New York's 100+ private, independent colleges and universities by region with Web addresses and phone numbers.

Request for College Information Form

Request for College Information Form [496K]

Use the form to request admission and financial aid information from the colleges or, complete the Form online.

College for Me / ¡Quiero ir a la universidad!*

College for Me / ¡Quiero ir a la universidad!* [296K]

A side-by-side English/Spanish 4-page brochure/worksheet for 8th grade students encouraging them to think about college with tips on how to make it happen.

From Me to You / De mi para ti*

A series of letters (English one side/Spanish the other) written by college or high school students to 8th - 11th grade students.

Vol. 3, No. 1 / volumen 3, numero 1 -- Lucky* [75K]

Message: College student writing to high school students about skills that are important in college such as taking good notes and managing time effectively.

Vol. 3, No. 2 / volumen 3, numero 2 -- Joy* [75K] 

Message: High school student writing to high school students about the meaningful and also fun experience of attending a weekend college residential program called "Camp College."

Vol. 3, No. 3 / volumen 3, numero 3 -- Adam* [75K]

Message: College student to writing to high school students about the importance of high school course selection and participating in extracurricular activities.

Vol. 2, No. 5 / volumen 2, numero 5 -- College Search Worksheet* [48K]

Message: A checklist for finding your way as you begin to collect and look at information about colleges.

Vol. 2, No. 4 / volumen 2, numero 4 -- Edward* [104K]

Message: College student to high school students sharing how his college dream was made possible because of financial aid programs, specifically the Higher Education Opportunity Program and the Tuition Assistance Program.

Vol. 2, No. 3 / volumen 2, numero 3 -- James* [80K]

Message: College student to high school students relating some common concerns about going to college and encouraging making the best of high school opportunities in preparation for college.

Vol. 2, No. 2 / volumen 2, numero 2 -- Mike* [121K]

Message: College student to 9th grade students talking about the first few months in high school -- managing your time and getting help if you need it, doing your best.

Vol. 2, No. 1 / volumen 2, numero 1 -- Apryl* [135K]

Message: College student to 9th grade students sharing what to expect when beginning high school -- making friends and getting involved.

Vol. 1, No. 1 / volumen 1, numero 1 -- Maureen* [119K]

Message: 12th grade student to 8th grade students -- looking back on high school and the college application process.

Workshops and Activities that Really Work

 Workshops and Activities that Really Work NYGEAR UP Works [458Kb]

Features: This "how-to" manual includes a collection of outlines that describe how to plan, step-by-step, activities, events, and workshops for students, families, and education professionals.

Poster

College for Me -- Poster 2001* [131K]

An image file of the College for Me poster developed for the NYGEAR UP grant project.

Open House Events

Open House Dates and Events at New York's private colleges and Universities

Updated regularly -- view and print from web page.

On-line Initiatives - Financial Aid and College Admissions, a PowerPoint® presentation for NYSFAAA Region IV School Counselors Workshop November 28, 2001. Click here to download the powerpoint file.

Building College Connections: Visits and More

This workshop describes various college visit models and other campus enrichment activities to provide ideas about the effectiveness of these initiatives for students, schools, and the broader communities. Presented at the 2007 NCCEP National Conference in San Francisco, July 23, 2007.

*Resources indicated with an asterisk were developed by the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU) for the NYGEAR UP federal grant project in which CICU is a partner.