Upward Bound Student Handbook

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STEPS TO SUCCESS CHART FOR 9TH, 10TH, & 11TH GRADERS

Steps To Success - Seniors There are additional steps seniors need to take to prepare for their college enrollment. Seniors must complete the Steps to Success to ensure a successful transition into a college of their choice.

MANDATORY STEPS FOR SENIORS:

STEPS TO SUCCESS

MANDATORY

9TH 10TH 11TH

Academic Advising

X

X

X

X

Academic Tutorials

X*(BELOW A C)

X

X

X

ACT Exam

X

N/A

N/A

X

Plan Exam

X

X

X

N/A

College Prep

X

X

X

X

Individual Development Plans

X

X

X

X

PSAT Exam

X

N/A

X

X

STEPS TO SUCCESS

OPTIONAL

9TH 10TH 11TH

ACADEMIC ADVISING -

12 TIMES PER YEAR - DISCUSS PROGRESS REPORT & REPORT CARD WITH ADVISOR

ACADEMIC TUTORIALS

MANDATORY FOR STUDENTS EARNING A “D” OR LOWER IN ANY COURSE

ACT EXAM

JRS - REGISTER WITH UB ADVISOR IN OCTOBER

BRIDGE PROGRAM

COMPLETE LSC-NORTH HARRIS REGISTRATION BY APRIL

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

1 LSC—NH APPLICATION - BY DECEMBER 2 COLLEGE APPLICATIONS BY JAN. AND FEB.

COLLEGE PREPS

SEPTEMBER - MAY (1 PER MONTH)

EXIT INTERVIEW

SUBMIT FOLLOW-UP DATA TO ADVISOR BY JULY

FAFSA

SUBMIT ON LINE BY MARCH OF SENIOR YEAR

FAFSA PIN

APPLY FOR PIN BY OCTOBER OF SENIOR YEAR

HOUSING APPLIC.

AS NEEDED - CONTACT COLLEGE FOR DATE

INDIV. DEV. PLANS

2 TIMES - REVIEW GOALS IN FALL AND SPRING

SR. WORKSHOPS

HELD AT SATURDAY PREP AND LUNCHES

THEA/COMPASS

AS NEEDED - TO BE COMPLETED IN MARCH

OPTIONAL STEPS FOR SENIORS

Class Notes/ Flashcards

X

X

X

X

ACADEMIC TUTORIALS

COMPLETE 2 HOURS OF TUTORIALS PER WEEK (STUDENTS MAINTAINING A “C” OR HIGHER.)

College Tours

X

X

X

X

CLASS NOTES/ FLASHCARDS

REVIEW WITH ADVISOR 8 PAGES OF THOROUGH NOTES OR A SET OF FLASHCARDS FOR STUDYING

Cultural Field Trips

X

X

X

X

Handbook Quiz

X

X

X

X

COLLEGE TOURS/ CULTURAL EVENTS

ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN A COLLEGE TOUR OR OTHER UB SPONSORED FIELD TRIP

HANDBOOK QUIZ

PASS A QUIZ (70% +) ABOUT THE UB MANUAL

Scholarships

X

X

X

X

SCHOLARSHIPS

1 ESSAY OR 3 SIMPLE COMPLETED APPLICATIONS

Volunteer

X

X

X

X

UB WORKSHOPS

ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN A WORKSHOP

X

X

X

X

VOLUNTEER

VOLUNTEER IN A UB SPONSORED EVENT

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