Description
The MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound Program is a year-round, federally sponsored, educational program serving 75 low-income and/or first generation high school students who live in Cambridge, MA, and attend Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. The Program stresses the development of academic skills and motivation for students who might not traditionally be considered college-bound. During the school year, academic tutoring and counseling services are available at our MIT office. The summer session consists of 6 weeks of rigorous academic study in a residential setting on the Wellesley College campus. Historically, over 90% of the students completing the program enter post-secondary educational institutions. Students may refer themselves or be referred by guidance counselors, teachers, community agency representatives or friends. Once a student is accepted, s/he is expected to remain with the program, fulfilling all participation requirements, until graduation from high school.
Additional Details
Primarily funded by the U.S. Department of Education; no cost to participate; must meet the following eligibility criteria: be low-income and/or first-generation, reside in Cambridge, MA, and attend Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School; after-school, summer, and some weekend & vacation participation is required; multi-year commitment is required; college, career and financial aid counseling is provided; application forms are available at our MIT office and CRLS guidance offices.
Area of Interest: Mathematics, Sciences, Social Sciences, Arts / Humanities, Other academic areas, Non-academic areas
Program participant: Grades 9–12
Location: Cambridge (including MIT's Cambridge campus)
Time Frame: After school, Weekends / breaks during school year, Summer break
Contacts
Evette M. Layne
Mailing address: 77 Massachusetts Avenue, N52-130,
Cambridge, MA 02139. Office address: 265 Massachusetts Avenue, N52-130, Cambridge, MA 02139.
Phone: 617-253-5124
emlayne@mit.edu
Lourdes R. Pires
Mailing address: 77 Massachusetts Avenue, N52-130,
Cambridge, MA 02139. Office address: 265 Massachusetts Avenue, N52-130, Cambridge, MA 02139.
Phone: 617-253-5124
lpires@mit.edu
