Tulane University (Upward Bound)
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Tulane University (Upward Bound)
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7104 Plum Street
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New Orleans, LA 70118
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April Rice
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Program Services Coordinator
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504-865-5870
Program Description
Federally funded TRIO program that provides fundamental support to students in their preparation for college entrance. Our goal is to increase the rates at which disadvantaged students enroll in and graduate from institutions of post-secondary education.
Services Provided
- Academic enrichment/tutoring/study skills
- 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
- Leadership development
- Mentoring
- Parent/family services
- SAT/ACT and other test preparation
- Scholarships and last-dollar grants
- Science, tech, engineering, & math (STEM)
Demographics
Race & Ethnicity
- African American: 0%
Education Level and
Number of Students
- High School: 50
- Middle School: 0
- Elementary School: 0
- Post-secondary: 0
- Non-traditional: 0
Populations Served
- Academically At-risk
First-Generation
- More than 75%
Matriculation & Completion
- 4-yr College Matriculation: 50%
- 4-yr College Graduation: 50%