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.
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Upward Bound is ready for the annual Southern California College Tour for 9th and 10th grade students. The purpose of this trip is to increase students’ interest in higher education by exposing them to college campuses. This year, the tour will take place on Thursday, November 17, and we will visit CSU Northridge and UCLA. This is a great opportunity for students to become familiar with universities out-side their communities. Invitations have been mailed to eligible students. Be sure to submit your reservation to your UB counselor as soon as possible. Please meet in front of the Walter Pyramid at 8:00 AM. Bring a sack lunch or lunch money.
Educational Opportunity Program: Your CSU applications should be submitted by now, so it is time to work on your Educational Opportunity Program applications. Remember, this program will provide you with the sup-port services you will need to graduate from college, such as tutoring, advising and financial aid assistance. Each CSU campus has a different EOP application deadline. Visit www.csumentor.edu today to check deadlines and to apply. You will need to answer five questions and have two recommendations. For more information and assistance, contact Aaron Beasley and Nancy Nasouf.
College Applications: Most of you should have already completed your CSU applications, so it is time to begin working on applications to UC campuses and private universities and to start working on your personal statements. Below you will find the two prompts for the UC personal statements. Stay ahead of the ball and don't wait until the last minute. If you have any questions with anything, do not hesitate to ask your ECA!
Julissa Plascencia
This month, it gives the Upward Bound staff great pleasure to recognize Julissa Plascencia as one of our “Stellar Seniors.” Julissa has been a high achieving student throughout her high school career. She participated in MESA and Key Club at King Drew High School and, this past summer, she decided to expand her horizons by participating in the LA-HIP Program as an intern in the children’s hospital. Julissa also keeps busy with volunteer work at the West Los Angeles Hospital and Upward Bound Saturday Tutorials.
As Julissa nears the end of her high school career, she has a cumulative GPA that exceeds 4.2. So far, she has applied to CSULB, CSU San Marcos, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly Pomona, and she also plans to apply to several UC and private universities in the month to come.
The Upward Bound staff is extremely proud of Julissa’s hard work and see her doing great things at the next level.
Congratulations, Julissa! Your journey toward higher education has just begun!
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: www.collegeboard.com
Test Date Deadline Date
ACT: www.actstudent.org
Test Date Deadline Date
Please contact your Educational Career Advisor for more information regarding Registration Deadlines and fee waivers.
Want to know where your team stands, check out Instant RePlay!, the official publication for all the scores, highlights, and photos from The GAME. Download your copy now! (PDF , 191 KB).
Parents: Remember to encourage your students to log into KHAN Academy to get extra help for their math and science courses www.khanacademy.org. Online videos and exercises are available 24-hours-a-day for free. These re-sources can really make a differ-enc.
Since student success is our priority, Upward Bound requires that all new students and students who have had low grades in the past attend mandatory tutoring during the weekdays - in addition to Saturday Tutorials. Tutorial options were expanded to make them accessible to students from all high schools that Upward Bound serves. Call to confirm your attendance at one of the following locations s we can update you on any changes.
Upward Bound Tutorial Center
5500 E. Atherton Street, Suite 202
Long Beach, Ca 90815
Monday-Thursday 3-6pm
Serving: Lakewood, Millikan, Poly, Renaissance, & Wilson High Schools
Artesia High School Student Union
12108 E. Del Amo Blvd
Lakewood, California 90715
Tuesday 3-4:30pm
Serving: Artesia
Lynwood High School Rm 7206
4050 E. Imperial Hwy
Lynwood, CA 90262
Tuesday 3-4:30pm
Serving: Firebaugh & Lynwood
AC Bilbrew Library (Compton/ LA)
150 E. El Segundo Blvd
Los Angeles, Ca 90061
Wednesday 4-5:30pm
Serving: Centennial, Compton, Dominguez, Environmental Charter & King Drew
Paramount Public Library
16254 Colorado Ave
Paramount, Ca 90723
Wednesday 3:30-5:00pm
Serving: Dominguez, Jordan, & Paramount
Wilmington Library
1300 N Avalon Blvd
Wilmington, 90744
Thursday 3:30-5pm
Serving: Banning, Cabrillo, & Carson
This is a reminder that Upward Bound is unable to issue parking permits to parents and students during Saturday Tutorials. In order to avoid receiving a parking citation, you must purchase a $5.00 all-day parking permit from one of the Yellow Kiosk and you must park in an assigned parking lot. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and we thank you in advance for your cooperation.
- 1, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20 and Parking Structure.
Please do not park in any of the restricted lots, you will be ticketed at your expense whether you have purchased a parking permit or not. Remember to check for posted signs.
Saturday Tutorials are mandatory for all students. Three or more unexcused absences may result in dismissal from the Upward Bound Program. If you have any questions or concerns contact your Education Career Advisor.
