This academic year program meets on Saturdays. Students take classes in math, science, literature and writing. All the students get help in preparing for college entrance tests and financial aid applications. The Math and Science Program is another component of Upward Bound for students interested in careers in those areas. Some of the classes offered include pre-calculus, calculus, biology, chemistry and German.
Students also work on scientific research papers.
This program simulates the college freshman year for math and science majors. Students live in campus housing and take group trips to the St. Louis Science Center and other cultural attractions. To be eligible, students must be entering their junior or senior year of high school with at least a 2.75 grade point average overall and a 2.75 in math and science. Residents of Missouri and several surrounding states can apply. Since the program began, approximately 400 students have participated.