What
are the goals of Upward Bound?
Develop
the discipline and motivation necessary for academic success.
Clarify
career goals and be aware of post-secondary institutions that offer programs suited
to their needs and interests.
Develop
the academic skills necessary to succeed in college.
Learn
about financial options.
How
does Upward Bound help students succeed?
An
academic program of study is developed based on a diagnostic assessment of individual
learning needs. Through biweekly meeting and periodic visits to Lincoln, participants
learn to be better students. Students receive the following:
Tutoring
for grade improvement.
Counseling
to address career and personal matters.
Counseling
on the college admissions and financial aid process.
Training
in test taking processes.
During
summers, students live at Lincoln University for six weeks to experience campus
life. The summer component provides students with opportunities for the following:
Instruction
in English, math, reading, science, the arts and other college preparatory areas.
Development
of good study habits and critical thinking skills.
Exploration
of career possibilities participants in educational, cultural, social and recreational
activities.
Development
of independence living skills.
Who
is eligible?
To
be eligible a student must be:
A
citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
In
grades 9-11.
Interested
in continuing education beyond high school.
Of
the first-generation in his or her family to go to college and or meet income
guidelines.
From
a participant high school Upward Bound is for all people who meet eligibility
requirements and is available regardless of racial, ethnic and cultural background.
Students with physical disabilities are encouraged to apply.
All
services and activities are free eligible participants. Upward Bound is funded
by the Student Service Division of the U.S. Department of Education.
How
can I apply?
Upward
bound students are selected on the basis of an application, recommendations from
the teachers and counselors, a review of academic records and an interview with
Upward Bound staff. For further information, contact your school counselor or
the Upward Bound program.
Participating
High Schools
Chester
County
Avon
Grove High School
Coatesville
Area Senior High School
West
Chester East High School
West
Chester Henderson High School
Kennett
High School
Octorara
High School
Oxford
Area High School
Coatesville
Area Intermediate High School
Philadelphia
Audenreid High School
South
Philadelphia High School
Upward
Bound also provides and support system through a network of over 500 Upward Bound
programs nationwide.
