Upward Bound

Services

We offer multiple free services to our Upward Bound Scholars. Services are not just academic, but holistic in nature. 

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Upward Bound

Some of the services that we offer our scholars are the following:

Academic Support and Preparedness:
  • UB Saturday Academy
  • Academic Advising
  • Tutoring
  • Grade Reviews
  • High School Course Selection
  • Study/Test Taking Skills
College Awareness and Admission Assistance:
  • SAT/ACT Preparation and Test Waivers
  • College Field Trips
  • College 100 Preparation Courses
  • Individualized College Application Assistance
  • College Planning Portfolio
  • Referrals to Student Support Services (if applicable)
  • Summer Out-of-State College Tour
  • College Residential Week
Career Awareness and Exploration:
  • Career Information
  • Career Interest Inventories
  • Career Planning Profile
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Summer Youth Employment
  • Resume Writing
  • Cultural Enrichment Activities
Financial Aid Awareness and Application Assistance:
  • FAFSA Workshop for Scholars and Parents
  • Scholarship Information
  • FAFSA Application Assistance (provided by Southwestern University’s Financial Aid Office)
Parent University:
  • A series of workshops that cover a variety of topics such as:
    • Postsecondary Admission Process
    • Financial Literacy
    • Resources for Financial Aid
    • Community Resources
    • Emotional Health