College Prep Program

公告
Prospective Upward Bound 学生 entering grades 9-11 in the fall of 2023 must 提交 the Upward Bound application. 进入申请

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If you're a rising high school freshman or a current high school student at Norristown Area High School or Pottstown Senior High School, you may be eligible to participate 向上跳跃. This free 大学 preparatory program helps you develop the skills, study habits, discipline and attitude necessary to be successful in high school and 大学. The sessions include:

• Academic advising
• A stipend for each event attended (only distributed to active participants)
• Courses in career readiness, English, science and math
• Financial aid and opportunities to take free 大学 courses
• 社交场所
• 辅导
• College and museum tours
• Free meals at events

To be eligible, new applicants must:

• Be entering ninth through eleventh grade at Norristown Area High School or Pottstown Senior High School in fall;
• Meet family income guidelines as determined by the U.S. Department of Education;
• Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States;
• Show a sincere desire to improve academically;
• Demonstrate strong interest in and potential for succeeding in 大学;
• Be willing to participate in all Upward Bound activities
• Be open to new cultural, social, educational and recreational experiences.

To learn more about the program or to set up an appointment, email Upward Bound Director, 赛马里诺 cmarino@hsenergy.net.

申请步骤

If you are applying to the program for the first time, please complete all of the steps outlined below.

• 完成 Upward Bound application – must be completed by all applicants, including summer participants
• Have your parent/guardian complete the Upward Bound Parent Form
• 提交一个 letter of recommendation from adults other than parents or relatives (such as counselors, teachers, clergy persons or other professionals)
• Request copies of your current report card and PSSA scores
• Write and 提交 a 300-word essay answering the following questions:
  • What are your educational plans after you graduate from high school?
  • How do you think the Upward Bound Program can help you achieve your goals?

夏季学院

All Upward Bound participants are expected to attend our 6-week 夏季学院. 你 receive free meals each day and a stipend of up to $100 based on your attendance. There's also some fun summer swag!

The 夏季学院 is open to current and rising ninth through eleventh-grade students. 你 will need access to Wifi and a computer to participate.

New and current students need to complete the 夏季学院 application during the spring semester after registering for classes.

提交 夏季学院 application