Boston University Upward Bound and Boston University Upward Bound Math Science
Openings for high school students who live in Dorchester, East Boston, Mattapan, or Roxbury.
Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science are rigorous college-prep programs that provide classes, tutoring, social enrichment, and personal support throughout high school for first-generation college potential high school students or students from low-income households. Year-round services include an academically intensive six-week summer program (where students stay at BU) and an on-campus after-school program of tutoring and MCAS English, MCAS Math, MCAS Science, and SAT prep courses during the school year, and field trips. Students are expected to participate year-round and remain with the program throughout HS.
For a brief video about the programs, see youtu.be/q7jhjlNCdoI.
The programs are free and have openings for 9, 10, and 11th graders who live in Dorchester, East Boston, Mattapan, or Roxbury. For an application and more info, email Reggie Jean at reggie@bu.edu, or students/families can complete this interest form.