The Upward Bound Mentorship Program at USC
The Upward Bound Mentorship Program at USC, expertly led by 30-year USC veteran Professor Alejandro Ruiz, teaches students to become self-reliant as they prepare for the responsibilities of college life; assists them in their preparations of college applications and resumes; provides independent and individual mentorship programs; arranges real work real life opportunities for motivated students; provides positive role models for students to emulate; and conducts regularly scheduled classes with high school students to encourage, motivate and inspire them toward academic achievement and success.