BUILD
BUILD is is an elementary school-focused literacy program run in partnership with Boston University’s Student Employment Office and funded through America Reads and America Counts. Three BU Wheelock graduate students coordinate up to 130 BU work-study tutors at 10 elementary school sites in Boston.
BUILD Celebrates 20 Years
GEAR UP
GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) is a federally funded program that serves low-income and first-generation middle and high school youth at the East Boston High School and the Mario Umana Academy K-8. Program participants gain awareness and preparedness for their short- and long-term educational and career goals. GEAR UP is awarded to the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education with support from American Student Assistance.
Upward Bound
Upward Bound is a federally funded TRIO program that prepares low-income and first-generation college high school students from the Boston Public Schools for success in postsecondary study. The program serves 86 students and provides after-school academic support and test preparation; assistance with college application and financial aid processes; and a six-week academically focused summer residential program. All services are on the Boston University campus.
Upward Bound Math Science
Upward Bound Math Science, also a federally funded TRIO program prepares low-income and first-generation college-bound high school students from the Boston and Chelsea Public Schools for success in post-secondary study in a STEM field. The program serves 50 students and includes after-school academic support and test preparation, assistance with college application and financial aid processes; academic year and summer science tracks led by Boston University STEM faculty and graduate students; and a six-week academically focused summer residential program.
Boston University Planning and Advising for Transitions to Higher Education (PATH)
The PATH Advising Program seeks to increase the number of low-income, first generation, and underrepresented students entering and completing college. To achieve this mission, PATH places well-trained recent college graduates into under-served high schools to serve as near-peer AmeriCorps college and career advisers. PATH advisers work within their school placements to promote a culture of college attendance and to increase educational opportunities for all students. PATH advisers assist students with completing college or trade applications and applying for financial aid; advisers are committed to helping each student find his or her “best-fit” institution. PATH Advising Program currently has 23 advisers serving in 26 high schools across Boston, Malden and Somerville.
PATH is funded through a partnership with Boston University, the Massachusetts Service Alliance (AmeriCorps), the Boston Public Schools, Malden High School, Somerville High School, the State Street Foundation, EdVestors and Liberty Mutual.