Will C. Wood High School has partnered with PACT Upward Bound
to provide eligible Wildcats with free college and career preparation
services. Students who join the program gain access to academic
support, advising, enrichment opportunities, and resources designed
to help them successfully prepare for education after high school.
Apply to Upward Bound
What is Upward Bound?
Upward Bound is a college-readiness program designed to help
eligible high school students strengthen their academic skills,
explore college and career options, and prepare for successful
enrollment in education after high school.
Free Program
Grades 9-12
College & Career Preparation
Academic Support
What Upward Bound Offers
Tutoring
Academic support designed to help students strengthen
skills and succeed in their high school courses.
College & Career Advising
Guidance to help students explore colleges, careers,
majors, and opportunities after graduation.
Academic Advising
Support with academic planning and preparation for
college entrance requirements.
Field Trips
Opportunities to visit colleges and participate in
educational and career-focused experiences.
Scholarships & Stipends
Eligible program participants may have access to
scholarship information and program stipends.
Summer Program
Additional academic and enrichment opportunities
are available through Upward Bound summer programming.
Leadership Opportunities
Students can build experience through volunteer,
service, and leadership opportunities.
College Readiness
Ongoing support helps students develop the knowledge
and confidence needed to pursue higher education.
Who Can Apply?
- Students in grades 9-12
-
First-generation college student
and/or meets program income eligibility
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Lives in Vacaville or attends a high school in Vacaville
Connect on Campus
FLEX
Interested students can find Upward Bound under Brown
during FLEX at Will C. Wood.
Ready to Join?
Apply to PACT Upward Bound
Complete the Upward Bound application to begin the membership
process and learn more about participating in the program.
Students should use a non-school email address when completing
the application, preferably a professional personal email address.
Start Your Application
Upward Bound Flyer
Scan the QR code on the flyer or use the application button above
to learn more and apply.