Pre-College Programs

Upward Bound

Upward Bound programs provide fundamental support to their participants in preparation for college. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege coursework in high school and ultimately in their higher education pursuits.
https://www.trinity.edu/academics/departments/education/pre-college-programs/upward-bound 

PREP

PREP identifies middle and high school students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and helps prepare those students for advanced studies and careers in those fields by providing a challenging academic program that emphasizes abstract reasoning and problem solving, and exposes participants to careers through speakers and field trips.

The program started in 1979 by a UTSA mathematics professor, Dr. Manuel P. Berriozábal. Today, in 2019, PREP exists at 33 sites in 25 cities and 7 states. PREP has served over 50,000 students in the State of Texas during the past 40 years.
https://future.utsa.edu/pre/prep/

MAUC

Escalera College Prep Program
Our College Prep Program utilizes the UnidosUS (formally NCLR) ESCALERA….. TAKING STEPS TO SUCCESS Curriculum, designed to continue participant’s college and career readiness development. MAUC is a proud member of the UnidosUS Affiliate Network, building a stronger American by creating opportunities for LatinosThe purpose of this 12-month curriculum toolkit is to guide the delivery and instruction of the modules for high school seniors. The curriculum is guided by five core competencies: Career Exploration, Education Attainment, Leadership and Personal Development, Technology and Job-Readiness Training.
https://www.mauc.org/escalera-steps-to-success-program/