Rend Lake College Upward Bound Program
In the Library after school on Thursdays...
The Rend Lake College Upward Bound Program is a federally funded college preparatory program designed to provide academic support, personal/career counseling, and cultural enrichment to participants who have the academic ability to be successful in college.
Upward Bound (UB) offers weekly tutoring sessions for 90 minutes at each target high school, monthly Saturday sessions on the RLC campus and a 6 week summer program, along with field trips to educational and cultural destinations. Our overall goal is to have all Upward Bound students enter and graduate from college. Mount Vernon UB tutoring sessions meet each Thursday immediately after school.
Any high school student who has completed eighth grade, but not yet entered eleventh grade and is enrolled at Mt. Vernon High School is eligible. Students qualify for UB enrollment by: demonstrating the academic potential and desire to complete a college degree, exhibit enthusiasm through toward learning, meet income guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Education, and are a potential first-generation college student (neither parent has a bachelor’s degree).
To apply, pick up a pre-application from the Guidance Office (Ms. Lovin) and fill it out completely. Return the completed pre-application along with your most recent grades, and if you are a ninth grader, include your ISAT scores.
If you have any questions regarding the RLC Upward Bound Program, stop by the library after school on any Thursday, and speak with the Upward Bound Student Advisor.
