HOW ARE STUDENTS SELECTED INTO UPWARD BOUND?
Students are accepted on a space availability basis. Once accepted the student is expected to remain in the Upward Bound program until high school graduation. Selection into the program will be based on: *Prior academic performance *Recommendations from teachers, school counselors, and/or other school officials *Standardized Test Scores *Personal Interview SERVICES PROVIDED BY UPWARD BOUND *Academic instruction in Math, Science, Literature and Composition, Foreign Language and Study skills *SAT Preparation *Workshops on College Admissions & Financial Aid for participating students and parents *Individual and group counseling *Tutorial Services *College Tours and Cultural Fieldtrips *Summer Internship Program *Computer Laptop and Calculator loan program PROGRAM STRUCTURE The Upward Bound program consists of two components: the Academic Year and the Summer Session.
