Upward Bound - March 2024 Newsletter

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MARCH YOUR MOOLAH

MARCH (verb): to move in a direct & purposeful manner; to make steady progress

MOOLAH (noun): slang for money

This month during our weekly meetings, we have some fun activities planned that will help you to be more purposeful with your moolah and to make steady progress toward your goals.

MARCH STIPEND ACTIVITY

Each student needs to create a budget to get their hands on that March moolah!

Seniors attending VHCC will also be required to complete an application for the VHCC Foundation Scholarships. More moolah!

follow us on Facebook & Twitter @vhccupwardbound MARCH 2024

SENIORS WHO WILL BE ATTENDING VHCC:

APRIL 1: Enrollment for Summer & Fall 2024 begins! Visit the College Navigator at your school to find out how to set up your college schedule! Be sure to complete your application for the VHCC Foundation Scholarships. Let us know...we can help!

VIRTUAL EVENTS:

MARCH 24: Virtual College Fair @ 1-6pm www.nacacattend.org/24VirtualMar24

SAT/ACT DATES:

MARCH 8: ACT registration deadline for the 4/13 test

MARCH 9: SAT test day

APRIL 13: ACT test day

APRIL 19: SAT registration deadline for the 5/4 test

APRIL 24: SAT at VHS (for VHS Juniors only)

MAY 3: ACT registration deadline for the 6/8 test

MAY 4: SAT test day

MAY 16: SAT registration deadline for the 6/1 test

JUNE 1: SAT test day

JUNE 7: ACT registration deadline for 7/13 test

JUNE 8: ACT test day

JULY 13: ACT test day

*Let us know if you need a fee waiver!

SCORE observations are getting organized! Some students will be completing their observations during Spring Break, and some have been contacted with alternate dates Each student who is participating in SCORE will need to set up an individual meeting with us before their scheduled observation. We will be in contact with you soon to set this up, so keep an eye on your email Please let us know if you have any questions!

GRIT GOALS & HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY:

MARCH 17

HAPPY EASTER: MARCH 31

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Use the QR code to sign up for our next college visit! We will be visiting Appalachian State University in Boone, NC!

Quick Facts about Appalachian State

90% of undergraduates are employed or enrolled in postsecondary institution within 1 year of graduation #2 Best Undergraduate Teaching (U S News & World Report)

16:1 student-to-faculty ratio

25 average class size

300+clubs and organizations

50+ multicultural & international clubs & organizations 20 residence halls

Carl Taylor 3/6

McKenzie Wise 3/11

Mason Caldwell 3/29

Melanie Chontal 3/29

10+ dining facilities (3 dining halls, 3 coffee shops, 3 markets, McAlister’s Deli, locally owned food trucks) Among world’s “Green Colleges” (Princeton Review) Coolest School (Sierra magazine)

Nearly 45 countries represented in App State’s student body

Top producer of Fulbright scholars who study, teach and/or research abroad

#3 in the nation for total number of students studying abroad (Open Doors report)

Boone is a safe & friendly college town where the outdoors is the perfect environment to live & learn You’ll find a vibrant downtown scene just a block from campus. The surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains attract outdoor enthusiasts year-round for hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, mountain biking & cycling, skiing, snowboarding, golf, fishing & agritourism The Blue Ridge Parkway & Appalachian Trail are both located just minutes from campus 3,333 ft in elevation

50+ hiking trailheads within driving distance to campus Best Places to Live and Play (National Geographic magazine)

One of the safest cities in NC (SafeWise com)

Information taken from www.appstate.edu/
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INVITE A FRIEND TO FILL OUT AN UPWARD BOUND APPLICATION!
Information about UB Summer Academy is coming soon! MARCH 22: New student applications are due!

March & April Scholarship Deadlines

Accepted year round, on a rolling basis: Employment BOOST Scholarship www employmentboost com/scholarship

Grandville P. Meade Scholarship: Please check with your guidance office!

Mar 1: George E Allen Academic Scholarship www allenandallen com/about/communityinvolvement/gea-scholarship/

Mar 14: Doodle for Google Scholarship

https://doodles google com/d4g/how-it-works/

Mar 15: The Society of the Cincinnati (in the State of Virginia) Scholarship

http://thecollegecompanion com/the-society-of-cincinnati-in-the-state-of-virginiascholarship/

Mar 15: Virginia School Counselor Association Student Scholarship

https://vsca org/page-18198

Mar 19: Virginia Bankers' Association Bank Day Scholarship Program www vabankers org/person/vba-bank-day-scholarship-program

Mar 29: Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing Scholarship

https://swvam.org/svamscholarship/

Mar 31: Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarships/janice-m-scott-memorial-scholarship

April 30: Let Grows Think For Yourself Scholarship

https://letgrow org/program/think for yourself-scholarship/

Juniors scholarship drawings are still underway at cb org/opportunity! Don’t forget to log into your College Board account and complete these tasks!

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