The program has two main components:

I. The Academic Year

The Academic Year begins in October of each year and goes until the month of May. During the Academic Year, students receive the following services:

• tutorial assistance twice a week
• college visitations
• social and cultural activities

In addition, Upward Bound also offers Special Sessions and Senior Seminar.

Special Sessions

A once a month presentation in which topics of student interest are addressed.

Senior Seminar

A weekly session exclusively for the 12th grade students. During Senior Seminar the students learn about the many requirements for college admission. Students will also learn how to:

• apply for college
• apply for financial aid and scholarships
• register for admission exams such as the ACT and SAT
• use all available college resources

II. The Summer Program

A six-week summer program (from mid-June to the end of July). During the six-week program, the students acquire many valuable personal and academic skills by:

• living in a college dormitory
• participating in a strong academic program which emphasizes Math, English, Science, and Foreign Language
• developing or increasing social/cultural skills
• visiting colleges

The summer component also offers the A.C.E. Program (Access to Career Experience) and the Bridge Program.

A.C.E. Program

Gives students the opportunity to learn about career opportuniti

es and to work under the supervision of a volunteer professional (Mentor). By participating the students learn:

• the requirements of a career or profession
• about the realities of a career
• to develop personal and academic skills and employment abilities

Bridge Program

A program exclusively for students who have just received their high school diploma. Under the program the student will:

• take college courses at Hope College
• receive up to 7 credits hours transferable to the student's college or university
• save over $2,500 in tuition, room and board
• experience independence but learn responsibility