The program will provide them with developmental work in areas where they may need help, enrichment where they are strong, and exposure to new areas where they have yet to be challenged. Through tutoring for grade improvement, counseling to address career and personal matters, counseling on the college admissions and financial aid processes and training in test-taking skills, students gain the confidence and skills needed to succeed.
Students commit their time, energy, and effort.
A guideline for most students is approximately two hours a week throughout the school year and six weeks in the summer. Sharpened academic skills, plus exposure to various new social, cultural, and recreational activities help to make students better informed, more aware, and self-confident. TRIO program research shows that Upward Bound students are four times more likely to earn a college degree than students from similar backgrounds who do not participate in the program. Talk to your guidance counselor, students at your school currently enrolled in Upward Bound, or call us. Web Admin Best viewed with Netscape 4.0 or higher, or Microsoft Explorer 4.0 or higher.