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ETSU Upward Bound
February 20-24, 2017
Lees McRae College
Trivia Question
Prime numbers have only two factors, themselves
and one. How many prime numbers are there
between 10 and 100 who have a sum of 8 when
their 2 digits are added together?
Email your response to Emily ([email protected])
by Monday (2/27) at 8:00am. Students with the
correct answer will be entered into a drawing for
awesome prizes.
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LMC is a small school – about 1,033 students attend
Tuition for this academic year is about $24,150
Students will have the same tuition rate as the first year every year they
enroll – tuition will never go up!
ACT scores are optional – you do not have to submit your scores to be
accepted; instead, you submit a recommendation letter from an English,
Science, or Math teacher and a graded academic writing assignment.
Majors range from business administration to English to sport
management to wildlife biology
There are many travel education programs available including classes in
Belize and New Zealand
Save the date! Parent meetings on 4/24
Parents of new students and parents of seniors are
invited to the session on April 24.
Parents of new students will attend an information
session about the summer program.
Parents of seniors will attend a presentation of
graduation sashes and a bridge information session.
Did you know? 80% of our ETSU Upward
Bound students enroll in a postsecondary
institution following high school graduation. We
are getting more than 20% more high school
graduates into college than the average
Tennessee school is! #UBworks
JUNIORS
Important Career Work- Study Updates!
Due to the session cancellation, your CWS requirements have
been modified. Please review the following changes:
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You are NO LONGER required to turn in a resume
Your essay requirement has been slightly modified.
Please review the updated Reflective Essay outline
provided at your school visit. This outline can also be
viewed any time on our website:
http://www.etsu.edu/academicaffairs/trio/ub/current
/UB_CWS.aspx . You may turn in a printed essay (no
later than April 10th ), or e-mail it directly to Marc
[email protected] or Brittany [email protected]
Since we will be completing your remaining
requirements at the session (SDS and CWS application)
ON the April 10th final deadline, it is incredibly
important for you to attend this session.
o If you absolutely have to miss the April 10th
session, please contact Marc (423-439-5662)
or Brittany (423-439-5899) directly.
Feel free to contact us any time with questions or concerns!
College Visit Info
We currently have about 15 spaces open for the college
visit to Lees-McRae and App State on Friday, March 3, 2017!
Do you want to attend? Email Tiffany: [email protected] or call
her 423.439.4474
You will need to be at ETSU’s parking garage the morning of
March 3rd by 8:15AM and be able to be picked up from ETSU’s
parking garage around 7:30PM. Lunch and dinner will be
provided.
If you have already signed up, we will be giving you
an itinerary soon at a school visit!
Bridge students to-do list:
 16-17 Financial Aid requirements (view on Goldlink)
 Make an appointment to get your Meningitis immunization
soon, and bring documentation to Ali!
 Remember: Bridge students DO NOT sign up for
orientation. UB will sign you up and pay your orientation
fee. You will register for summer and fall classes (if
attending ETSU in the fall) at this orientation!
All Seniors:
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Make plans to be at the April 10th Session for helpful
information about college terms, schedules, and
classes! Be sure to invite your parents to the April 24th
session where you will be presented with your UB
graduation sash!
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Have questions about scholarships, financial aid, or
anything else college-related? Set up an appointment
with Ali! ([email protected], 439-4003)
Remember, the deadline to apply for ETSU scholarships is
March 1st!
Apply at www.etsu.edu/scholarships.
Be sure to email an Upward Bound staff member your
answers to the short essay questions so we can help you
proofread! Spelling, grammar, and punctuation will be a big
consideration in scholarship winner selection!!!
Career Spotlight: Epidemiologist
What do they do? Epidemiologists are public health professionals who investigate patterns and causes of disease and injury in humans. They
seek to reduce the risk and occurrence of negative health outcomes through research, community education and health policy.
Education: Epidemiologists typically need at least a master’s degree from an accredited college or university. A master’s degree in public health
with an emphasis in epidemiology is most common, but epidemiologists can earn degrees in a wide range of related fields and specializations.
Epidemiologists who direct research projects—including those who work as postsecondary teachers in colleges and universities—have a Ph.D.
or medical degree in their chosen field.
Pay: The median annual wage for epidemiologists was $69,450 in May 2015.
Important Qualities:
Communication skills. Epidemiologists must use their speaking and writing skills to inform the public and community leaders about public health
risks. Clear communication also is required for an epidemiologist to work effectively with other health professionals.
Critical-thinking skills. Epidemiologists analyze data to determine how best to respond to a public health problem or an urgent health-related
emergency.
Detail oriented. Epidemiologists must be precise and accurate in moving from observation and interview to conclusions.
Math and statistical skills. Epidemiologists may need advanced math and statistical skills in designing and administering studies and surveys. Skill
in using large databases and statistical computer programs may also be important.
Teaching skills. Epidemiologists may be involved in community outreach activities that educate the public about health risks and healthy living.
Where can you go? You can earn a Master’s in Public Health degree in Tennessee at Vanderbilt University, East Tennessee State University, the
University of Tennessee – Knoxville, or Meharry Medical College.
Attention SGA: The RA interviews will be on Tuesday,
March 14. We hope lots of you can make it!
Career Fair Opportunity
CareerQuestTN is a great way for students to explore careers
in construction, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and
information technology with hands-on, interactive exhibits! If
you have considered a career in any of these fields, or are
interested to learn more about them, we encourage you to
attend this unique event! Check with your school counselors
to see if there is already a group going from your school!
Event Info:
Location: MSHA Athletic Center (ETSU
Mini- Dome)
Date: March 21-22
Time: 8:00am – 2:00pm
Important UB Dates
Sudoku Rules: Each of the nine blocks has to contain all the
numbers 1-9 within its squares. Each number can only appear once
in a row, column or box. Can you complete the puzzle?
March 3
March 10-11
April 10
April 24
May 30
June 30
July 10-14
College visit
Scholars Bowl trip
Monday night session
Monday night session
Summer move in
Summer move out
Summer trip
Bridge program: June 4- July 7
Scholars Bowl: We will have practice on Tuesday, February 28th, from 3:30-5:00. This is our second to last practice
before the competition, so come if you can!
The Scholars Bowl competition trip to Austin Peay is scheduled for March 10th-11th. You will receive a trip itinerary and
absence letter for your school soon! (Remember: It is up to your school whether to count this missed day as an
excused or unexcused absence.)
ETSU Upward Bound ▪ P.O. Box 70714 ETSU ▪ Johnson City, TN ▪ 37614 ▪ 423-439-5619 ▪ fax: 423-439-4770 ▪ [email protected]