upward bound services

After-school tutoring in Science, Mathematics, and English other subjects necessary for success in education beyond high school.

  • Information on post secondary education opportunities
  • GHSGT tutoring
  • Academic, financial, career and personal counseling
  • Financial aid,
  • Academic Advising
    • College admissions and financial aid sessions
    • Assistance in preparing for college entrance exams
    • Assistance in completing college entrance and financial aid applications
    • College admission testing -ACT, SAT
  • Exposure to academic programs and cultural events
  • Stipends

Tutors can assist students in a variety of subjects and the peer mentors are wonderful role models! Many Upward Bound tutors are also TRiO/Upward Bound alums. The Upward Bound program also offers a Homework Hotline for students who need additional help in their coursework. Further information about this Homework Hotline can be found here.

The Academic Year also includes monthly Saturday Academies that allow Upward Bound students to focus on the following topics:  SAT/ACT Test preparation, college admissions applications, career fields, and other topics of interest.