Opportunity Resource Services
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Opportunity Resource Services
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P.O. Box 1452
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Fort Worth, TX 76101
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Dustin Philips
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Director of Upward Bound
Program Description
The Regular Upward Bound & Upward Bound Math and Science programs identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education and math/science fields. UB & UBMS programs provides academic support, career mentoring, college advising, and financial aid counseling to participants with the ultimate goal of ensuring they complete high school, and enroll in and complete a program of postsecondary education. Upward Bound programs are 100% funded by the Department of Education. For more information regarding Upward Bound programs and all other TRiO Programs visit the Department of Education website.
Services Provided
- Academic enrichment/tutoring/study skills
- Arts and cultural
- Career exploration and counseling/internships
- College admissions guidance and counseling
- College fairs/campus visits
- College transition and retention support
- Community service/service hours
- Financial aid advising/FAFSA completion
- Mentoring
- Parent/family services
- SAT/ACT and other test preparation
- Science, tech, engineering, & math (STEM)
Demographics
Race & Ethnicity
- American Indian or Native Alaskan: 24%
- White: 61%
- Asian or Pacific Islander: 4%
- Hispanic/Latino: 53%
- African American: 6%
Education Level and
Number of Students
- High School: 1287
- Middle School: 0
- Elementary School: 0
- Post-secondary: 0
- Non-traditional: 0
Populations Served
- Academically At-risk
First-Generation
- More than 75%
Representative
Colleges Attended
by Alumni
- Hill College (1)
- Northwood University-Texas (1)
- Tarleton State University (1)
- Tarrant County College District (3)
- Texas A & M University-College Station (1)
Matriculation & Completion
- 4-yr College Matriculation: 50%