Upward Bound

Upward Bound (UB) was created to aid in the preparation for college entrance. The program gives opportunities to succeed in pre-college work and in the pursuits of higher education. Families in which neither of the parents graduated from college,or families of low income utilize the program. As well as first generation war veterans who could not complete high school. The goal of the program is to increase the rates at which participants enroll and graduate from college.(“Purpose UB” 1)

Services include:
• Instruction in reading, writing, study skills, and other subjects necessary for success in education beyond high school
• Academic, financial, or personal counseling
• Exposure to academic programs and cultural events
• Tutorial services
• Mentoring programs
• Information on post secondary education opportunities
• Assistance in completing college entrance and financial aid applications
• Assistance in preparing for college entrance exams
• Work-study positions to expose participants to careers requiring a post secondary degree. (“Purpose UB” 1)

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