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College Access Programs
The following College Access Programs are available at Harding:

Admission Possible

ETS

Gear Up

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs
(GEAR UP) is a federally funded program that works in collaboration
 with teachers, community members, students, and families to
 significantly increase the number of students who are prepared to
 enter and succeed in post-secondary education.  In 2005, GEAR UP
began serving 850 students in three cohorts (classes of 2011) at
 Battle Creek Middle School, Hazel Park Middle School Academy, and
 Humboldt Jr. High in St. Paul, MN.  Currently GEAR UP is serving
 students in the class of 2011  at Harding High School and Humboldt  
Senior High School in  St. Paul.  GEAR UP is hosted by St. Olaf College.

MEP
The Saint Paul Public Schools Multicultural Excellence Program (MEP) provides college preparatory support and access to scholarships for students of color seeking post-secondary education.

MEP students are encouraged to pursue a rigorous, pre-college program while in high school. The MEP staff will work collaboratively with secondary and post secondary staff, parents, and the community to provide strategies and resources to enhance MEP students' academic performance and  create positive self-esteem.

MEP begins in the 9th grade and continues through college. Students may apply in grades 9-10 with a  grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher. School counselors can assist students with the application process. Students will be added based on availability in the program. A maximum of 220 students per grade level are admitted.

Upward Bound