University of Massachusetts Amherst (Upward Bound)

Organization Name:
University of Massachusetts Amherst (Upward Bound)
Address:
221 Stockbridge Road
Wilder Hall
City, State, ZIP:
Amherst, MA 01003
Phone:
413-545-2517
Website:
http://www.umass.edu/multiculturalaffairs/programs/cmassupwardbound/

Contact Name:
Bridget Hynes
Title:
Assistant Director
Email Address:
bridgethynes@umass.edu

Program Description

We are a program designed to help high school students from first generation, low-income families gain college access. We focus on the voices and assets of our students, as we help them build their fount of resilience. Our programming includes youth participatory action, life skills classes and educational self-advocacy. We do this alongside and in addition to the traditional Upward Bound structure of college preparation and academic support.

Services Provided

Academic enrichment/tutoring/study skills
Arts and cultural
Career exploration and counseling/internships
College admissions guidance and counseling
College fairs/campus visits

Financial aid advising/FAFSA completion
Leadership development
Mentoring
SAT/ACT and other test preparation
Scholarships and last-dollar grants

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Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

White: 1%
Asian or Pacific Islander: 1%
Hispanic/Latino: 60%
African American: 38%

Education Level and
Number of Students

High School: 60
Middle School: 0
Elementary School: 0
Post-secondary: 0
Non-traditional: 0

Populations Served

Academically At-risk
Academically High-performing
ESL Students

First-Generation

More than 75%

Matriculation & Completion

4-yr College Matriculation: 100%