| Welcome Talent Search is 100% federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education to encourage students and non-students to complete high school and to pursue a college education. Educational, cultural, and social experiences throughout the year help us to accomplish this goal. Upward Bound at Virginia Tech is 100% federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education as well and is designed to encourage and prepare high school students to pursue a college education. Upward Bound accomplishes this goal through educational, cultural, and social experiences. Talent Search and Upward Bound provide preparation and tutoring in English, mathematics, science, foreign language, SAT prep, ACT prep, study and test- taking skills, career planning, time management, communication skills, problem solving, and more... We help students research colleges and universities and help you choose the college that is right for you. We can help you apply to the college of your choice and apply for financial aid. Trips to colleges and universities for academic and athletic events are scheduled every year. The programs also take trips to plays and concerts during both the academic year and summer. Upward Bound/Talent Search Video (high speed internet required) Eligibility Talent Search - You are eligible to apply to Talent Search if: (1) You attend one of the schools served in our target area, (2) your family's income is considered equal to or lower than the figures set by the U.S. Bureau of the Census (3) and/or neither of your parents graduated from a four year college.
Upward Bound
- You are eligible to apply to Upward Bound if: Schools served by Talent Search and/or Upward Bound at Virginia Tech
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Announcements: • The first UB/TS Saturday session of 2009-2010 will be held October 3. This session will end at 2:00 PM. • UB/TS Facebook group page • Newsletter • In-School/After-School Tutoring Schedule • Government and Funding Updates • Former UB/TS students named TRIO Achievers • UB/TS seniors win TRIO Scholarships - Ebony Walton (Martinsville) received a MEAEOPP Scholarship. Najmah Harris (Christiansburg) received a VAEOPP Scholarship. • 2009 College Acceptances - See where this year's seniors have been accepted. • UB/TS recently received a grant from The Greater Lynchburg Community Trust to assist us in providing transportation to Lynchburg students to our Saturday sessions! • TS Student wins Gates Millenium Scholarship - Congratulations to Victoria Beamer (Grayson Co.) |
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Staff: • Tom Wilson, Director, UB/TS • Latanya Walker UB Assistant Director/Counselor • Sarah Umbarger-Wells TS Assistant Director/Counselor • Joe Lyle TS Counselor • Henrietta Marshall TS Counselor • Thenus Franklin - UB Counselor • Daly Hayes-Murphy Admin. Asst. • Alan Bagby-Tutor/Intern Coord. • Patty Smith-Office Services Asst. |
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If you are in middle or high school and interested in applying to either program, click here!
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