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UB TUNED IN
Let's keep the good vibes going as the new school year begins!
Our UB summer was full of new friends, new adventures, lots of learning, & lots of fun!
CLASS OF 2024 (SENIORS):
Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design. Ifyouareapplyingtoa4-yearuniversity,itisagreattimetocompleteyourcollegeapplication essay.Herearetheessaypromptsfor2023-24:
Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?
Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?
Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.
Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?
*Youonlyneedtocompleteoneessay,sopicktheonethatwillshowcasewhoyouare!Somecollegeswillhave supplementalessaysorpersonalstatementstocomplete,sotherecouldbemore dependingonwhereyouapply TheCommonAppapplicationsareopenasofAugust1!Startnowandavoidthelastminutestress! www.commonapp.org
ALL STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THE REQUIRED 2023-24 PAPERWORK BY SEPTEMBER 1!
*If you attended Summer Academy this year, you have already completed this!
TIPS FOR A GREAT SEMESTER:
Make school attendance a priority!
Use a planner. Be sure to include test dates, deadlines, work, extracurriculars, & social commitments.
Get into a routine.
Make to-do lists & set goals.
Study a little everyday & look over your notes each night to make sure you've got it.
Stay ahead. Don't let yourself get behind.
Manage your time wisely. Use extra class time to start on homework. Also, be aware of how much time you spend on your phone & don't let that distract you.
Get plenty of sleep.
ASK! Ask questions & ask for help when you need it.
Come to the weekly Upward Bound meetings! If you need help with any of these tips, please let us know!
STAY CONNECTED & STAY AHEAD
Check your email!
Sign up for Upward Bound Remind - text 81010 and enter the following codes for your high school:
Chilhowie: @g33kkk
Northwood: @864b6kg
Virginia High: @kg8k462
Holston: @eh47a4
Patrick Henry: @64ddd6
Follow us on social media: Utilize your free online tutoring & writing center:
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Watch your email, social media, and remind for times & dates!
Username: First letter of first name, last name, birthdate (ex: jdoe01012003)
Password: VHCCUpwardBound2020
HAPPY JULY/AUGUST
Xavier Gilbert 7/1
Rachel Clark 7/2
Emilee Chapman 7/3
Maddy Rangel 7/4
Dominic Hancock 7/5
Raegan Foster 7/17
Amaya Greer 7/20
Destiny Noel 8/3
Edgar Bal 8/6
Payton Rhymer 8/11
Chloe Dalia 8/18
Mason Cook 8/20
Carmen Hurley 8/22
Liz Kester 8/27
Madeline Anderson 8/28
Jenna Leonard 8/29
Leigh Ann Adams, Director ladams@vhcc.edu
276-739-2506 (office)
276-356-8609 (cell: text or call)
Stacey Dorton, Academic Coordinator sdorton@vhcc.edu
276-739-2507 (office)
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