Student Testimonials

“The REAL Upward Bound has helped me meet my goals in school by preparing me for advanced courses. It has also helped me in terms of thinking about college and by making me realize which courses I would want to take…The REAL Upward Bound gives an opportunity to Hispanics to be able to attend college. This program will also help Hispanics realize how important it is to attend college in order to make a good living.” R. Aguayo – 9 th grade, Springdale

 “REAL has helped me to meet my goals by offering tutoring and bringing my grades up. It has helped me to think and evaluate my skills to know what career I would like to seek…This program has helped me to think of the future…This program gives many Hispanic Latinos the opportunity to succeed in the future.” A. Aldaco – 12 th grade, Springdale

 “Upward Bound has helped me meet my goals in school by giving me tutoring when I most need it…Taking the ACT is a big plus to know you can improve on and get a better score later on. And get into a great college.” J. Aluarenga – 9 th grade, Springdale

 “This program has helped me prepare for college and acquire leadership skills that I never knew I had. This has made me be less afraid of college and all of the stress. Visiting college campuses helps me to be prepared for my college life.” A. Bryan – 11 th grade, Rogers

 “A program that has been very beneficial to me and to a lot of students. This program has helped me with my courses in school. It is facilitating my way to college. It has helped me maintain a good grade point average and has shown me the steps I need to take to further my education.” V. Calderon – Springdale

 “I do not want to just get my high school diploma; I want to get something better.” R. Calderon – 10 th grade, Springdale

 “REAL Upward Bound has opened many opportunities for me. I am more aware of the requirements for entering colleges, Also, I now have a better understanding of what colleges I would like to attend…This program has done so much for me and will keep helping me in my quest for a better education.” A. Castillo – 10 th grade, Springdale

 “This program has allowed me to learn more than I ever thought of knowing about college bound requirements…This program has also changed me in many ways. It has helped me become more open with people and even helped me become a better public speaker; presenting in front of my peers that are also in the program.” E. Flores – Rogers

 “The staff showed me how to set goals not only in school but in my life too.” C. Garcia – 9 th grade, Springdale

 “I knew that this program was going to be a big step on reaching my goals. REAL has helped me meet my goals in school by tutoring me during the week when I have problems with my homework. REAL has helped me think about college by reinforcing the importance of college.” L. Gonzalez – 10 th grade, Springdale

 “I want to be independent and a professional reporter/anchor for a professional news station. After spending the summer with Upward Bound, I learned that it is possible for me to attend college and enhance my education.” B. Gutierrez – 12 th grade, Springdale

 “College is a part of my education that I had often thought of but never had anyone to talk to about it. The REAL Upward Bound has not only talked to me about college but given me valuable advice.” L. Gutierrez – 11 th grade, Rogers

 “I decided to join REAL Upward Bound so I could go to college and bring my grades up. This program has helped me to prepare for the ACT.” J. Melendez – 11 th grade, Rogers

 “The program inspires us to succeed in high school and go into college to become a better person academically and socially.” M. Ortega – 10 th grade, Rogers

 “It has taught me that even though I am a Latino, I can still attend college.” L. Gutierrez – 10 th grade, Springdale

 “REAL Upward Bound has helped me plan my future by deciding what I want to major in. It has also encouraged me to go to college…It has helped me in my study skills, difficult classes, and to understand college life. REAL UB has also helped me write better scholarship essays and fill out admission applications. Being in this program is a great experience and I would recommend anyone to apply.” J. Quijada - 12 th grade, Springdale

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