This month our blog was written by Joy Cooper, First Year College Advisor at Nevada State University. Thank you to the financial aid department at Nevada State University for the helpful information provided for this blog. Did you know that only 1/3 of Americans stick to a monthly household budget? Forming solid financial habits now The post April 2024 Blog – Joy Cooper appeared first on Nevada State GEAR UP ..read more

This month our blog was written by Tawnie D'Angelo, First Year College Advisor at Western Nevada College. Happy Spring! I love the subtle changes we are starting to see up here in Northern Nevada. Grass and fields are starting to turn green, trees are budding, and I am in the early stages of planning my The post March 2024 Blog – Tawnie D’Angelo appeared first on Nevada State GEAR UP ..read more

This month's blog was written by Kinsey Minter, First Year College Advisor with the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR)! Conquering Exams: Test-Taking Tips Test anxiety? We've all been there. Whether it's standardized tests, college entrance exams, or even licensing certifications, these high-pressure situations can make even the most prepared student sweat. But fear not, there The post February 2024 Blog – Kinsey Minter appeared first on Nevada State GEAR UP ..read more

This month, our blog was written by GEAR UP College Coordinator, Jana Burd. ‘Tis the season for beautiful memories and extra kindness towards all! This is the time of year when lights and decorations share symbols of peace and season’s greetings. From family traditions to making new memories, the winter holiday season is a festive The post December 2023 Blog – Jana Burd appeared first on Nevada State GEAR UP ..read more

Hello! My name is Katherine Burdick and I’m the First Year College Advisor at UNLV. In my role, As an alum of CSN and UNLV, I am proud to assist high school students with whatever they need to succeed after high school. Whether that's applying to college/university, or preparing for entering the workforce. I am The post January 2024 Blog – Kat Burdick appeared first on Nevada State GEAR UP ..read more

This month's blog is written by our GEAR UP First Year College Advisor at CSN, Morgan Haynes. Navigating Success: A Guide to Effective Goal Setting for High School Students and College Freshmen The transition from high school to college is a pivotal moment in a young person's life. For high school seniors, it marks the The post October 2023 Blog – Morgan Haynes appeared first on Nevada State GEAR UP ..read more

This month's blog was written by Durango High School GEAR UP Specialist, Rita Kundanani. Preparing for Senior Year of High School Your senior year of high school is special because as one door closes, many doors open for your future.  You are leaving friends, classmates, and a school you likely spent the last four years The post November 2023 Blog – Rita Kundanani appeared first on Nevada State GEAR UP ..read more

Tips for a Successful School Year Hello, Nevada high school students! My name is Javier Smith, and I am lucky enough to help manage the GEAR UP program and partner with the state of Nevada, its institutions of higher education, and the local school districts you attend to help make the pathway to education after The post August 2023 Blog – Javier Smith appeared first on Nevada State GEAR UP ..read more

This month's blog has been written by Jairon Castellanos-Boteo, GEAR UP First Year College Advisor at TMCC. Pressure Creates Diamonds As you navigate the exciting yet challenging journey through high school and beyond, I am sure somewhere along you have heard the phrase "pressure creates diamonds." repeated over and over again. This simple phrase holds The post September 2023 Blog – Jairon Castellanos-Boteo appeared first on Nevada State GEAR UP ..read more

Our blog this month has been written by Arian Katsimbras. Arian is an Education Programs Professional working for GEAR UP at the Nevada Department of Education. In the early months of the pandemic, after ushering a hundred students through the end of their freshman year and into the global uncertainty that galvanized our lived experiences, The post June 2023 Blog – Arian Katsimbras appeared first on Nevada State GEAR UP ..read more