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A Bimonthly Insight into Upward Bound and What’s on the Horizon.

Issue ONE 2015-2016

Why Take the ACT?

 

The ACT is a national college admissions examination that consists of subject area tests in English, Math, Reading and Science.  The ACT includes a little over 200 multiple-choice questions and takes under four hours to complete which includes a short break.  The ACT test has been created by a not-for-profit organization governed by educators.  ACT is committed to providing services at the lowest possible cost which is currently $39.50.  Fortunately, a perk of being a UB member your student is given two ACT fee waiver forms.  UB students are able to use the waivers whenever they choose as long as they register for the ACT test before the registration deadline.

 

Besides having the opportunity to take the ACT twice, for free, there are many good reasons for your student to take the ACT during their high school career.  Your student has prepared to take the test during their Junior and Senior year by taking similar tests in Middle School and the PLAN or ASPIRE test during their sophomore year.

 

A huge perk to taking the test is due to it being universally accepted by college admissions and accepted by all 4-year colleges and universities in the U.S.  Most colleges and institutions require students applying to their institution to provide an ACT score to even be considered for acceptance. 

 

Your student has already been preparing to take the ACT!  The ACT multiple-choice tests are curriculum based and directly related to what your student has learned in their high school core classes; English, math, science, reading.  This allows students to properly begin studying and preparing throughout their daily high school classwork.  Even though the test is based on high school curriculum it is important for students who are eager to earn a specific score on the test to take extra time and study for the test, especially in the areas where they need improvement.  Another perk to the ACT is that students who earn high scores on the test have big scholarship opportunities!

 

It is vital for your student to take the ACT because it is more than a test.  In addition to the actual multiple-choice questions, the ACT provides information for career and educational planning that matches the student’s profile section.  Along with the profile, the ACT also looks at the student’s content scores to find strengths.  These strengths are then matched with certain career areas. 

 

Throughout your student’s time with Upward Bound the importance of preparing for the ACT is stressed.  ACT test prep information may be found at actstudent.org/testprep.  Once you and your student visits the website you will find ACT Online Prep, an ACT Prep Guide, practice test questions, test tips and test descriptions. 

 

So, go ahead and get started – the December test registration deadline is November 6th!

 

Always use the UB code: 9713

Remember: Each UB participant can utilize 2 ACT fee waivers. 
Forms are available by contacting

the UB office.

 
Register for ACT Here

Seniors 2015

Pictured: Hayden Rainey, Northwest; Lucas Raymond, UCM; Brianna Riley, Northwest; Dominic Mattock, TSU; Crystal Schomburg, Northwest; Dallas Sternberg, U of MN;

Taylor Paulo, Cal Poly; and Stephaine McDonald, TSU

Not pictured: Maggie Bears, KU; Megan Ebrecht, UCM; Andrea Muller, Northwest;

Jonathan Peters, IWCC; and Markee Steiner, Northwest

2015-2016 Saturday Academies

Upward Bound Saturday Academies take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon on the 3rd floor of the Administration Building at Northwest Missouri State University.

 

November 14

Regular Session / Visitors Welcome

December 5

Regular Session / Visitors Welcome

January 23

Regular Session / New Student Orientation

February 26 - Friday, 5:30-7:30 PM

Regular Session / TRiO Day

March 12

Regular Session

April 2

Regular Session

 

Bus Schedule

School                           Pick Up Time                    Drop Off Time                    Location

King City                        7:30 a.m.                           2:10 p.m.                            High School

Stanberry                      7:45 a.m.                           1:55 p.m.                            Elementary School

Northeast Nodaway     8:05 a.m.                           1:35 p.m.                            High School

Rock Port                      7:30 a.m.                           2:20 p.m.                            High School

Tarkio                            7:45 a.m.                           2:05 p.m.                            High School

West Nodaway             8:10 a.m.                           1:40 p.m.                            High School

 

Arrive Northwest    8:30 a.m.   Administration Bldg.

Leave Northwest    *12:45 p.m

* Busses typically stop at McDonald’s/Taco Bell after session from 12:45-1:15 p.m.

Become a Patricipant

When to Apply

Now! The application deadline is Wednesday, November 4, 2015.

How to Apply

Complete the Participant Application: Participant Application

In order for the application to be considered complete, all of the following must be fully completed and received in the Upward Bound office no later than 4:00pm, Wednesday,

November 4, 2015.

 
More Info & Application
800 University Dr., AD 372
660-562-1630

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