Juniors

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UB Insider is a monthly e-newsletter from the Upward Bound program at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse -- in which we will include highlights of student experiences, & wisdom from the alumni!

You're a Potential Student

You're a Parent or Guardian

Standardized Tests

PSAT

All Upward Bound juniors are required to take the PSAT at the schools. UB staff will make sure that you have registered with your guidance counselor.

There are multiple benefits to taking this test.

Enter the competition for the National Merit Scholarship program
Receive information from colleges when you check "yes" to Student Search Service.
Receive feedback on your strengths and challenges on skills necessary to succeed in college.

Once your scores are in, you must submit the official form to Upward Bound in order to qualify for your earned stipend.

ACT

By the end of your Junior year, you should complete the ACT test for the first (and hopefully last) time.

Register for the ACT here. This is a lengthy process that requires at least 30 minutes the first time.
Request an ACT fee waiver from your school guidance counselor or Upward Bound staff
Submit your scores to Upward Bound staff as soon as available
Use these great online resources to help prepare for the test. A little bit everyday for a month before the test will make a big difference.

Register on number2.com with Kate (email koganowski@uwlax.edu) as your coach
Check out these sample test questions
Complete these practices tests from www.freetestprep.com
Keep your brain function strong. At www.lumosity.com to keep your memory, attention, speed, flexibility and problem solving skills sharp.

Getting ready for Senior Year

It will be here before you know it! Take this year to make sure that you are ready to apply and then attend the right school for you.

Important things to do this year:

Visit as many schools as possible.
Research the programs and majors available at UW-System schools to help determine the right place for you
Watch videos created by UWHelp
Do well in your classes, this is your last chance to have an impact on your GPA before your college applications are submitted next year.
Take the PSAT and ACT

Homework and Academic help

Helpful online resources

Help in almost every academic subject - KhanAcademy

Subject specific help - KidsClick

College and Career Exploration