Monterey Peninsula Unified School District launches Monterey Ivy League Program 

GEAR UP at the University of California, Santa Cruz and the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District have partnered to develop a program to encourage students to build the skills and motivation to apply to Ivy League colleges. The program will select ten scholars with specific eligibility criteria to participate in The Monterey Ivy League Program. The scholars will attend required workshops, participate in community projects and fundraising, and attend a college visit to the East Coast to visit several Ivy League colleges. The workshops will cover topics such as the application process, leadership skills, networking, oral communication skills, and community service skills.