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Soundbites
"If you’re a senior or a junior in high school, the best thing you can do to prepare for college life is to read. Read as much as you can, as many books as you can." - House Advisor at Vassar College |
Podcast Episodes
GEAR UP Maine podcast episodes:
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Interview with GEAR UP Graduate Will West
[ Run time: 8 min 38 sec | Listen now | Download transcript (.doc) ] “Clear-minded,” “straightforward,” and “wise beyond his years” popped into the mind of GEAR UP representative Joshua Kierstead as he interviewed Will West, a UMO senior and GEAR UP scholarship recipient. (Published March 2009) |
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High school students ask burning college questions & college administrators answer
[ Run time: 10 min 33 sec | Listen now | Download transcript (.doc) ] In this episode, three high school students pode the following three questions: How much do professors interact with their students? Is it better to live on campus or at home? How do I prepare now for college life? Eight student affairs professionals from campuses across the country lend their knowledge and advice. (Published April 2008) |
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GEAR UP Parent Perspective
[ Run time: 10 min 00 sec | Listen now | Download transcript (.doc) ] Hear a current GEAR UP parent with one child in college and one in high school share her experiences and advice. (Published February 2008) |
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College Essay Writing Advice
[ Run time: 16 min 00 sec | Listen now | Download transcript (.doc) ] Listen to an admission officer discuss how to write a successful college essay including pitfalls to avoid and strategies for varying types of essay questions. (Published December 2007) |
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An interview with Narragaugus High
School [ Run time: 35 min 48 sec | Listen now | Download transcript (.doc) ] Hear how one GEAR UP Maine high school is creating a college-going culture. (Published March 2007) |
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Get Started Early! [ Run time: 7 min 42 sec | Listen now | Download transcript (.doc)] A high school senior stresses the importance of beginning your college search early. (Published January 2007) |
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GEAR UP Student Voices [ Run time: 2 min 46 sec | Listen now | Download transcript (.doc)] Join us for a conversationwith GEAR UP students in Maine. (Published October 2006) |
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