Springfield high school students prepare for college with ‘Gear Up’ program

GEAR UP at Springfield High School in Western Massachusetts recently held a college fair at the Basketball Hall of Fame. Hundreds of high school students attended and were able to interact and learn from colleges from around the state. Students were able to listen to inspirational stories and testimonies by current college students who had overcome barriers in their educational journeys. A student said, “The GEAR UP program has really shown me different opportunities to better my grades and attendance, and to look into different colleges to get me ready and prepared for when I apply to college.”