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Junior Kenny Williams studies his ACT book in preparation for the big test. Sydney Gooch
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During seminar junior Loreal Campbell takes time to review her ACT study guide. Sydney Gooch
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College Bound coach Angie Brooks sits in on a ACT prep session. Sydney Gooch
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ACT preperation Coaches tutored junior College Bounders before the big test. Sydney Gooch
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Junior College Bound class. Sydney Gooch
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Junior College Bound class. Sydney Gooch
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The senior College Bound class takes time out from studying to pose for the camera. Sydney Gooch
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College Coach Debbie Greenberg. Sydney Gooch
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Seniors Shawn Furlow and Alexis Smith work through college applications as a team.
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Debbie Greenberg assists College Bound seniors.
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Seniors take a break from all the hard work planning for life after high school. Sydney Gooch
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College Bound sophomores. Sydney Gooch
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Sophomore College Bound. Sydney Gooch
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Sophomore Otis Howell pays close attention to the days lesson. Sydney Gooch
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College Bounders enjoy an early morning snack in seminar! Sydney Gooch
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Chattera Holmes gave a speech at the College Bound assembly. Arriana Moore
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Alexander Jamerison, junior, dedicated a poem to his College Bound family. Arriana Moore
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Junior Evester Gordon. Arriana Moore
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Freshman seminars enjoyed performances from College Bound students, before a guest lecture from Superintendent Wilson. Arriana Moore
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College Bound juniors. Arriana Moore
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College Bound juniors. Arriana Moore
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College Bound junior girls gathered around to dedicate a song to their College Bound family. Arriana Moore
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The Junior College Bound class gathered to shoe their spirit. Arriana Moore
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The College Bound assembly invited freshman to join in the fun. Arriana Moore
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Juniors Loreal Campbell and Gabrielle Ray cheer about the good times shared in College Bound. Arriana Moore
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Junior Kenny Williams studies his ACT book in preparation for the big test.
College Made Easy
College Bound at UCHS
by Sydney Gooch
April 28, 2009
Getting into college is the hardest part of graduating for most seniors, but at U. City the process is made easy for select students. College Bound is a non-profit organization focused on helping high school students from under-resourced backgrounds learn about, and get into college. Students learn about the college process and what is involved in choosing the right school.
“College Bound taught me that you definitely need financial aid. I learned that there are different systems set up that can help you reach your dream school,” said junior Jaanna Anaemeribe.
Through free ACT preparations and university tours, College Bound students are exposed to test tricks and college life, all before their senior year. College Bound students get together during seminar and evaluate and determine what college and life is all about. The students learn skills that should stick with them throughout life, like how to create a resume, and how to write a personal statement.
“With College Bound, I learned so many new tricks for the ACT. They hired coaches for us, and made us take practice tests on early Saturday mornings like the real test. It got me prepared for the real test, and it improved my scores. College Bound was a huge help, and I don’t think I could have done as well without them,” praised junior Te’Areia Griffin.
A stepping stone to success, College Bound is preparing students for the world outside of high school. Job shadowing and career research are a few of the activities happening in the junior College Bound class.
“I got the inside look into things I otherwise would not have paid attention to because of College Bound,” said junior Kenny Williams. “We went on a trip to see what goes on behind the scenes at a hotel, and I experienced jobs that I otherwise would not have taken a second look at.”
