Upward Bound Program
Our Goal is a College Degree!
Upward Bound is a federally funded program that provides academic counseling and other services for Rochester City School District (RCSD) high school students to help them graduate from high school and be successful in college.
However, earning a high school diploma is only the first step. Let us assist you with the college admissions process. You can persevere and earn your college degree too!
Program Activities and Services
- Tutoring
- Academic assessment and career advisement
- Academic and empowerment workshops
- Field trips to Rochester cultural events
- Summer academic program
- Guidance on academic entrance requirements
- SAT & ACT test preparation and review
- Visits to colleges
- Help with college applications
- College admissions process information for parents:
- Financial Aid information
- Academic entrance requirements
How to enroll
MCC Upward Bound students must meet the following requirements:
- Entering 9th grade, or currently in 9th or 10th grade
- Attending or entering one of these four RCSD high schools:
- School 58-World of Inquiry
- Rochester Early College International High School
- Wilson Magnet High School
- Northwest College Preparatory High School
- Have a Grade Point Average of 2.5 or higher
Contact Us
MCC Upward Bound
321 State Street, Suite 330
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 685-6013
Fax: (585) 685-3821
Carmelita Brown-Wallace, Director
cwallace@monroecc.edu
Contact Information
Upward Bound
3rd Floor, Suite 330
321 State St.
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 685-6013
Fax: (585) 685-3821