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What is M/S Upward Bound?
M/S UPWARD BOUND is a pre-college program
funded by the U.S. Department of Education. It is
designed to encourage scholars, from low-income
families and/or whose parents did not graduate from a
four-year college, to develop the skills and motivation
necessary for success in college and beyond.
How are students chosen?
M/S UPWARD BOUND scholars will be selected on
the basis of recommendations by teachers, counselors,
social service agencies, others acquainted with the
scholars’ goals and abilities, and through an interview
conducted by the project staff. Scholars must have a
desire to attend college after high school graduation,
and meet academic and income qualifications.
M/S UPWARD BOUND helps the scholars with
academic potential make the most of their talents.
The program is designed to help scholars and
their family stay ahead of the pack. M/S UB will help
scholars make the best grades in order to enroll and
graduate from a four-year college or university.
What would I do in M/S Upward Bound?
M/S UPWARD BOUND scholars usually begin the
program during the 9th or 10th grade. Scholars
continue to participate through high school graduation
and acceptance into college. The scholars’ job within
M/S UPWARD BOUND is to maintain regular
attendance in school and attend weekly tutorial
sessions.A scholar must also meet with the M/S
UPWARD BOUND Education Advisor and attend a
specific number of Saturday programs. In the summer,
scholars will attend a six-week summer session on the
PCC and Occidental College campuses. The session
involves a variety of academic, social, career, and math
and science internship enrichment activities.
The scholars’ parents/guardians are expected to
participate by helping their child follow through in
program activities. Parents are required to attend
orientation meetings and workshops each semester
and summer. The parent workshops are designed to
be fun and informative.
M/S UPWARD BOUND at PCC will enrich the
background of participating scholars and their
parents by emphasizing math and science enterprises.
The scholars will:
- Develop confidence to interact with math/science professionals.
- Go on field trips.
- Participate in hands-on math and science activities.
- Learn test taking skills and prepare for the SAT.
- Participate in team /group and individual projects.
What happens after M/S Upward Bound?
While M/S UPWARD BOUND generally stops
at the college door, project staff helps scholars
transition from M/S UPWARD BOUND into
college. The staff works with college admissions
officers, financial aid personnel, and provides
individualized services to help scholars with
successful transfer to college and, eventually,
into their careers.
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