Long Beach GEAR UP

To increase graduation and college enrollment rates for the class of 2027 and 2028 in the La Mirada and Norwalk community.

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🎓 Seniors, it’s college application season! Get ready to tackle your UC, CSU, FAFSA, and CADAA applications. 📝 GEAR UP is here to answer questions and support you every step of the way. You’ve got this!

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🎉 Our first Fuel Up of 2026–2027 was a blast! Students tested their CSU knowledge with a fun Kahoot game. Next up: Financial Aid! Stay tuned for upcoming dates at NHS and JGHS. 🎓

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🎓 GEAR UP seniors (3.0+ GPA) & families: Tour UC Irvine Monday, Nov. 2, 8 AM–1:30 PM! Free transportation, light breakfast & lunch provided. Scan the QR code to register by Oct. 9.

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🎉 Happy Hispanic Heritage Month from Long Beach GEAR UP! This year’s theme, Raíces y Futuro, celebrates the history, culture, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities while honoring the roots that shape our future. 🌟

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⚾ National GEAR UP Week + Angels baseball! 🎉 More than 50 students and family members joined us at Angel Stadium for tailgating, GEAR UP spirit, and an exciting Angels vs. Twins game—ending with a 5–4 Angels win in extra innings! 🙌❤️

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🎉 During National GEAR UP Week, Long Beach GEAR UP was honored with recognitions from the City of Norwalk and NLMUSD Board of Education, celebrating our commitment to helping students and families succeed in college and careers. 💙

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🎓 Support our Give Back to GEAR UP Campaign! Help our first GEAR UP cohort prepare for college and careers through scholarships, college tours, mentorship, and more. 💙 Every gift brings us closer to our $2,500 goal!

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🌟 Happy National GEAR UP Week! 🌟

We're proud to recognize the accomplishments of our amazing students and the dedicated staff who help make college and career dreams a reality.

Swipe through to check out the fun and exciting events happening this week.

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Support Long Beach GEAR UP on Sept. 23! 💙💛 Order online from any Panda Express, use code **9017349**, and 28% of sales will support students preparing for college. Thank you for supporting their future!

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Happy Mexican Independence Day from the Long Beach GEAR UP Team!

#MexicanIndependenceDay #LongBeachGEARUP

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🎓 Attention Seniors and Families!
Join us for our upcoming Senior Year Timeline Workshop to learn about important senior year milestones, key deadlines, and the college application process. Students are also welcome to attend! REGISTER TODAY

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Happy Labor Day from the GEAR UP team!

#LaborDay #LongBeachGEARUP

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🎉 Congratulations to Our GEAR UP Back-to-School Raffle Winners! 🎉
Thank you to all of our GEAR UP families who completed their Annual Program Verification Form and participated in our Back-to-School Raffle! 🎓💙

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Hi Parents and Families! Junior and senior year are important steps in your student’s college journey. If you have questions about graduation or A-G requirements, schedule a 1-on-1 appointment with one of our Parent and Family Specialists.

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The GEAR UP Team is here to serve you during the 2026-2027 school year! 🤩🌟 Our amazing administrators, coordinators, advisors, specialists, and assistants are ready to support you and your child's education!

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GEAR UP 12th grade students and families are invited to the College Bound Summit on Saturday, September 26, from 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Norwalk High School.

The event will include college workshops, representatives, financial aid information, free lunch, and giveaways.

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The Long Beach GEAR UP team kicks off the year at the 2026 Fall Retreat! Diligently planning for an amazing school year ahead!

#LongBeachGEARUP #GEARUPworks #NorwalkLaMirada

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The Long Beach GEAR UP team is excited to welcome the NLMUSD students back to school! At the school sites, students can receive support from our College & Career Advisors, Ms. Ruthie Mendez and Mr. Jay Yezzo-Lewis. Feel free to visit them in the GEAR UP room!

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GEAR UP works! GEAR UP students are more likely to have higher college knowledge, earn higher math grades, and test higher in Math and ELA. 72% of students reported that GEAR UP tutoring has been helpful!

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🎓 GEAR UP 11th & 12th Grade Families: Complete your Annual Program Verification Form to stay updated on college tours, workshops, scholarships, financial aid, family events & more. Submit it for a chance to win our Back-to-School Raffle! 🎉 Winner: Aug. 21.