NVU-J Upward Bound At A Glance:

- Free College Bound Services

- Residential Summer Academic Program 

- College Tours and Visits

 - SAT Preparation

- Community Service Opportunities

- Cultural Enrichment Experiences

- Educational Stipends

- Year Round Academic Support

- Weekly School Year Center Meetings

- Career and Leadership Development

- Scholarship and Financial Aid Workshops

- Recommendations for College and Scholarship Applications

- Support and assistance in completing all college and scholarship applications

- Bridge program for recent graduates as they prepare for their freshman year

 

How We Help Students and Their Families:

- We provide PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP and College Application fee waivers for our students.

- We provide Princeton Reviewed SAT Preparation classes to our rising Juniors during the summer program.

- We provide guidance and support for college and financial aid applications.

- We provide scholarships to students who successfully complete the Upward Bound program and go on to college.

- We provide support for students and families when selecting colleges and looking at financial aid packages.

- We maintain relationships with alumni and provide support throughout college.

- We provide opportunities for employment and growth to alumni, as we aim to hire as many alumni as we can for residential positions during the summer program.

Simply put, it is our belief that when we value others and ourselves, others see our value; when others see our value, we value ourselves.