Simpson College  

  

Upward Bound

Upward Bound

Upwardbound

Free Tutoring and Academic Advising!

Strengthen the possibilities for your future!

Try out college living for 6 weeks!

Get paid up to $60 a month!





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UPCOMING EVENTS

HIGHLIGHTS

  • College Visits
  • College Admissions Assistance
  • Free Tutoring
  • Cultural Activities & Trips
  • Workshops to Increase Test Taking and Study Skills
  • Career Exploration Activities
  • Financial Aid Exploration
  • Much, much more...
  • ALL OUR SERVICES ARE FREE!!

 

The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which students graduate from high school and enroll in and graduate from college with a bachelor’s degree. You will pay no expenses for participating in this program thanks to a grant from U.S. Department of Education(TRIO).

Summer Program - Six Week Residential, Academic Program

  • Live on campus in Simpson College’s residence halls.
  • Take courses in math, science, English and foreign language which will give you a head start on the next academic year.
  • Take enrichment courses in a variety of skill areas, such as career exploration, ACT preparation, art, drama, and computers
  • Juniors and Seniors are eligible to take college credit courses at no cost.
  • In the evenings there are variety of activities to choose from for fun and relaxation.
  • Make friends from all over Warren and Polk county. Earn up to $60.00 a month.

School Year Weekly Tutoring and Advising.

Once a month all our students get together for a variety of activities ranging from skill building workshops to college visits. Students can receive academic support and tutoring for high school coursework each week, at their own school. Guidance in working through day-to-day problems and making decisions about their future. Assistance with preparing and entering college. Assistance with registering and paying for college entrance exams, such as ACT. Attend financial aid workshops, college visits, and much more. Earn up to $40 a month.

Iowa Choices®
The Iowa College Student Aid Commission assists schools, students and families with career and educational development by providing a free software program that is part of the Iowa Choices® system. For the 2008-2009 school year, Choices® Planner is provided free to all Iowa high schools, colleges and universities and area education agencies and Choices Explorer is provided free to all Iowa middle schools.

You are eligible if…

How Do I get involved?

Applications are available in your counselor’s office or you can print one here.

For more information please download the Fall 2008-2009 Handbook.

CONTACT

Cindy Roby, Director
(515)961-1479 cindy.roby@simpson.edu

Levi Lyle, Academic Advisor
(515) 961-1861 levi.lyle@simpson.edu

Erin Weber, Administrative Assistant
(515) 961-1859
Fax: (515) 961-1292
erin.weber@simpson.edu

Sandra Erickson
(515) 961-1860
sandra.erickson@simpson.edu

 

 

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