Naiim Byrd, The Steward School, Class of 2026
What are your favorite subjects in school? My favorite subject is English. I love reading the literature and breaking down people’s words because people write from the heart and express…
Join the UP RVA Middle School Program
The Middle School Application Process Thank you for your interest in the UP RVA Middle School Program! Our application process begins in the fall of 5th grade with key steps…
Find Your People, Find Your Places, Find Your Thing
Find Your People, Find Your Places, Find Your Thing UP RVA Students Explore James Madison University When our students visit a college campus, we want it to be more than…
Rockira Harris, Trinity Episcopal School, Class of 2025
Getting to know Rockira: From the first day she started the UP RVA program, Rockira has embodied excellence. Not only is she UP RVA’s first student to complete the full…
Davonte Hines, The Steward School, Class of 2025
Success on the basketball court often comes from a combination of strategy, level-headedness, and patience. It is no wonder Steward School 12th-grader Davonte Hines loves the sport, as he excels in…
Professional Mentor Opportunity
The Professional Mentor Program aims to pair UP RVA college students with experts in their chosen career fields. A professional mentor will guide a student through the transition from college to the…
Eva Carson, St. Catherine’s School, Class of 2025
Eva Carson is a lesson in diligence. From her very first day in the UP RVA program, Eva has kept her eye on the ultimate goal: college acceptance. Now, as…
Gilly Cardona, St. Christopher’s School, Class of 2025
Gilly Cardona may be the perfect example of the “say yes” UP RVA student. His high school experience has been transformative. Whether on the athletic field, the wrestling mat, or…
UP RVA Releases Winter 2024 Quarterly Newsletter
UP RVA recently released its Winter 2024 newsletter, showcasing all the great things UP RVA students were up to this summer, plus exciting new initiatives for the organization. To join…
