Upward Bound Newsletter November 2024

UB TUNED IN NOVEMBER 2024

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WHAT THIS ISSUE CONTAINS:

November Weekly Meetings Upcoming Events and Important Dates November Birthdays Empoyee Spotlight Scholarship Deadlines

NOVEMBER MEETINGS:

November is all about paying for college!

We will research tuition, room & board, the hidden costs of college, & learn how to possibly go to college for FREE!!

Scholarships and Financial Aid will also be big topics this month. Be sure to attend the meetings, stay informed, & earn your attendance stipend!

NOVEMBER STIPEND ACTIVITY: Seniors: Complete your FSAID 9th-11th: Compare the costs of your top 2 colleges (worksheet will be provided)

CONTACT US: Traci Mitchell, Director tmitchell@vhcc.edu 276-739-2506 Stacey Dorton, Academic Coordinator sdorton@vhcc.edu 276-739-2507 Ella Ratcliffe-Sutherland, Office Manager eratcliffe@vhcc.edu 276-739-2479

There will be no Upward Bound meetings the week of Thanksgiving!

EVENTS & IMPORTANT DATES Nov 5: ETSU College Tour- If you registered for this trip, check your email for pick-up & drop-off times & locations!

SAT/ACT INFORMATION

Don’t FALL behind in your classes! Remember to use your free BRAINFUSE tutoring account if you need extra help.

It is available for all subjects 24/7!

Nov 2: SAT Test Day Nov 8: ACT Registration deadline for the 12/14 test Nov 22: SAT Registration deadline for the 12/7 test

VIRTUAL EVENTS Nov 3: Virtual College Fair @ 1pm-6pm Register for this event here: https://www.nacacattend.org/24Virtu alNov3

SENIORS: SAVE THE DATE VHCC Financial Aid Department is coming to your school to help you complete your FAFSA! Dec 3: VHS Dec 4: PHHS Dec. 9: AHS Dec 10: NHS Dec 11: HHS Dec 12: CHS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Taylor McNeil 11/12 Harlen Archer 11/13 Emily Neal 11/17 Kendon Lester 11/19 Alison Burcham 11/20

CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR ALL UB INFORMATION! Links and information for all events can also be found on our interactive calendar on the UB website: www.vhcc.edu/upwardbound

A WORD FROM OUR NEW UB DIRECTOR, TRACI MITCHELL I am thrilled to be the new director of VHCC’s Upward Bound Program.

As a native to Southwest Virginia and the first in my family to graduate from college, I can’t wait to work alongside you to learn all about your college goals and career dreams. I can’t wait to see you at an Upward Bound activity real soon.

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Welcome to UB!!

ETSU FALLTOUR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Quick Facts about ETSU Located in Johnson City, TN Nearly 14,000 students from 50+ countries and all 50 states Nationally ranked for the least amount of student debt 166 highly respected academic programs, many nationally ranked 250 student organizations to help you find your place and your people Nineteen Division 1 athletic teams competing in the Southern Conference And with gorgeous lakes, rivers, and hiking and biking trails nearby — including more than 100 miles of the Appalachian Trail — there is always something new to explore.

Information taken from www.etsu.edu

UB TUNED IN NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2024 SCHOLARSHIPS

STAY UP TO DATE WITH SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES! www.vhcc.edu/upwardbound

Nov 1: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Scholarship www.vmfa.museum/programs/college/visual-arts-fellowships/ Nov 14: Jack Kent Cook Foundation Scholarship www.jkcf.org/ourscholarships/college-scholarship-program/ Nov 15: Flip Flops and Apple Sauce Marketing Scholarship www.flipflopsandapplesauce.com/scholarhip/ Dec 1: Hagan Scholarship haganscholarships.org Dec 1: United States Senate Youth Program ussenateyouth.org Dec 1: Ron Brown Scholar Program ronbrown.org/apply/ron-brownscholarship Dec 16: Burger King Scholars Program bk-scholars.com Dec 18: Equitable Excellence Scholarship www.equitable.com/foundation/equitable-excellence-scholarship Dec 31: Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship www.genkellyscholarship.com Accepted year round, on a rolling basis: Employment BOOST Scholarship www.employmentboost.com/scholarship Seniors & Juniors...scholarship drawings are underway at bigfuture.collegeboard.org! Don’t forget to log into your College Board account and complete the tasks on your dashboard!