The Project Uplift Virtual Experience
All Project Uplift sessions are two days. Below is a sample of the various experiences and events that occur during each Project Uplift session.
- Opening Session: TheUODI Student Access and Success team along with our student ambassadors will give you a brief welcome and overview of Project Uplift.
- Essay Writing: Get tips and insight on what to include in your essay and how to make it stand out for your college application.
- Group Meet-Up: Meet with current UNC students/your Project Uplift Counselors and connect with your peers in small group sessions filled with conversations and interpersonal connections.
- SAT/ACT for Me: Learn important tips and tricks to raising your SAT or ACT scores, with A+ Test Prep.
- Scholarship & Student Aid: Learn the ins and outs about paying for college, with UNC financial aid counselors.
- Admissions: Learn all about UNC and the admissions process with information from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
- Virtual Game Rooms: Participate in virtual and interactive games with your peers and Project Uplift Counselors.
- Talent Show: Performances from Project Uplift participants – singing, spoken word, poetry, dancing, instrument playing and more.
- Throwdown Thursday: Music and dancing with your fellow participants.
- Day Starter: Ice breakers and time to connect with your fellow group members before starting the activities for the day.
- Wrap Up Session: Your last group meet-up, but it is not goodbye! Here is where we say thank you for joining us for Project Uplift, and we take a brief break, then rejoin the large group for the Talent Show and Throwdown Thursday.
Project Uplift 2021 Schedule
Day 1
| Session | Time Frame |
| Opening Session | 1:00PM – 1:10PM |
| Admissions Session | 1:15PM – 2:00PM |
| Essay Writing Session/Small Group Session | 2:10PM – 2:55PM |
| Group Meet Ups | 5:30PM – 5:50PM |
| Virtual Game Rooms | 6:00PM – 6:50PM |
| Virtual Game Rooms | 7:00PM – 7:50PM |
| Talent Show Auditions | 7:00PM – 7:50PM |
Day 2
| Session | Time Frame |
| Day Starter | 1:00PM – 1:10PM |
| Scholarship and Student Aid Session | 1:15PM – 1:45PM |
| SAT/ACT Prep | 2:00PM – 2:45PM |
| Wrap Up Session | 2:50PM – 3:00PM |
| Talent Show | 6:00PM – 6:50PM |
| Throwdown Thursday | 7:00PM – 8:15PM |
This Project Uplift 2021 schedule is subject to change.