Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in pre-college performance and ultimately in higher education pursuits.
Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families, high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and
low-income, first-generation military veterans who are preparing to enter postsecondary education. Read more about Upward Bound.
Applying for Upward Bound has never been easier. Download the application for Upward Bound (Word, 133 KB).
Our thanks go out to each student who submitted a summer reservation form! It is important that each student returns the form to let us know whether or not you will be participate the Summer Residential Program. Space for the Summer Residential Program is nearly gone. If you have not submitted your intent letter (yellow) or your course registration sheet (lime green), please do so right away. If you did not receive a summer registration packet, contact your Upward Bound counselor as soon as possible. Also, all students must complete the UB assessment test before June 20. Tests will be administered on Saturday, May 30, 2009.
Anna Martinez is a senior at Wilson High School who has earned “A’s” in almost all of her course work throughout her high school career. She has challenged herself by taking advanced placement courses, including World History, English Language Composition, Biology, Chemistry, Calculus AB, Spanish Language and Spanish Literature. Anna also made an effort to get involved on campus by participating in student government. She is interested in learning and achieving all of her academic goals. This year, Anna applied to a number of colleges and universities. She was accepted at Biola University, CSU Long Beach, UC Davis, UC Los Angeles and UC San Diego, and she accepted the invitation to attend UCLA. Anna will begin her college career in the fall as a science major, with a long-term goal of pursuing a medical degree. With her drive and dedication, Upward Bound has no doubt that she will achieve all of her goals. We wish Anna the best of luck and success in all of her future endeavors!
Note: Saturday Tutorials are mandatory for all students. Unexcused absences may result in dismissal from the program. If you have any questions or will not be attending any of the listed dates please contact your Educational Career Advisor.
SAT: TEST DATES
ACT: TEST DATES
Please contact your Educational Career Advisor for more information regarding Registration Deadlines and fee waivers.
The Upward Bound Program would like to congratulate all the graduates and wish them much success on their life long journey.
June represents the end of the academic year and marks the graduation of our seniors. All Upward Bound families are invited to join us for the 2009 Year-End Pot Luck Celebration. Current students should arrive by 9 a.m. for our Career Panel workshop. Parents should arrive by 11 a.m., and are asked to bring a favorite dish to share with 10-12 people. Below is a list of what each grade level should bring.:
Attention students, parents and friends! UB is in the process of recruiting new participants who are in the 8th, 9th and 10th grades. We are recruiting students to participate in all components of the UB program—not just for our summer program. Students who are interested in applying for the program can download applications online. Please submit online applications as soon as possible. Feel free to contact the UB Office if you have any questions.
After School Tutorials
The Tutorial Center is open after school at 5500 E. Atherton #202 for students who live close to CSULB. Tutoring is also available at three high schools: Monday at Jordan High, Tuesday at Dominguez High, Wednesday at Paramount High. If you are interested in receiving tutorial services at your high school, please contact Jamie Johnson at (562) 985-7557.
For seniors who submitted applications to CSU campuses, EOP applications should be completed as soon as possible. Applications are available online, and you need to request a recommendation letter from a teacher or counselor.
