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Washington State University studies GEAR UP

This fall the Social & Economic Sciences Research Center of Washington State University completed a study on the Washington State GEAR UP classes of 2000 - 2003.

The study proves what we've known all along - that students who are involved in GEAR UP enroll and succeed in postsecondary education at higher rates than those of their peers.

 
To read more, please download the study here.

For more information, contact:

Alison Eldridge

Information Specialist

Washington State GEAR UP

360-753-7835

 

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