GEAR UP Texting Demonstration Evaluation (2015-18)

In this quasi-experimental evaluation, college-intending recent GEAR UP graduates received series of semi-customized texts in the summer after high school graduation and through their first year year of college. The texts include reminders of important college-related milestones, as well as messages aimed at fostering a growth mindset. The evaluation is designed to measure the impact of the intervention on college-going and persistence among GEAR UP students. Parsons Consulting worked under Program and Policy Insight and Abt Associates to support implementation at several Southern California sites.