Arizona State University - Upward Bound

Program Description

Purpose

The ultimate purpose of the Upward Bound Program is to prepare participants to succeed in a program of postsecondary education.

Design

The Arizona State University Upward Bound Program is designed to increase the academic skills and motivational levels of low-income/potential first-generation college students to the extent that they will complete high school and successfully enter postsecondary educational programs and graduate.

Goals

• Improve academic skills through the academic year and summer instruction components.
• Motivate participants to complete high school and to pursue a postsecondary educational program upon completion of high school.
• Empower students to high aspirations and standards both professionally and personally.
• Provide educational opportunities.
• Enhance students' personal, cultural, social, career, and academic awareness and development.

Services Provided

• Academic enrichment/tutoring/study skills
• Arts and cultural
• Career exploration and counseling/internships
• College admissions guidance and counseling
• College transition and retention support

• Community service/service hours
• Financial aid advising/FAFSA completion
• Mentoring
• SAT/ACT and other test preparation
• Scholarships and last-dollar grants
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Demographics

Education Level and
Number of Students

• High School: 112
• Middle School: 0
• Elementary School: 0
• Post-secondary: 0
• Non-traditional: 0

Populations Served

• Academically At-risk
• Academically High-performing
• ESL Students

First-Generation

• Between 50% and 75%

Representative
Colleges Attended
by Alumni

• Arizona State University-Tempe

Matriculation & Completion

• 4-yr College Matriculation: 97%
• 4-yr College Graduation: 82%