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Upward Bound is a year-round program structured in two components. Support provided during the academic year includes the opportunity to earn elective credit in the Upward Bound College Preparation Course, one-on-one mentoring, homework support, career exploration and field trips; and college advising, financial aid application assistance, and scholarship application help.
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