UPgrade by UP CIEM

19/05/2026

🎇 UPgrade 2026 Day 2: Empowering Future Iskas and Iskos in Barangay Novaliches Proper and Barangay Nagkaisang Nayon

Our arrival at Barangay Novaliches Proper proved to be fulfilling as we gave out wisdom and knowledge to the students of the two barangays, these future UPCAT takers and future iskas and iskos. We hope that these lessons help you in taking the UPCAT

UP CIEM would like to send our big thanks to SK Novaliches Proper and SK Nagkaisang Nayon for making this happen. It is a great honor to teach these students and prepare them to take the UPCAT. To our Future Isko and Iska, Good Luck in taking the UPCAT!🌻

Caption by: Jan Luis Lopez
Docu by: Richel Danna Pajares

05/05/2026

🎇 UPgrade 2026 Day 1: Great Success in Barangay Fairview

✨Day 1 of UP CIEM's UPgrade held in Barangay Fairview, Quezon City.✨

We headed to Barangay Fairview, conducted mock UPCAT exam to gauge their readiness and taught them math, science, language proficiency, and reading comprehension while sharing tips and tricks to help control time and ace the UPCAT

We would like to send our heartfelt gratitudes to Sangguniang Kabataan - Barangay Fairview, Quezon City for partnering with us in helping us fulfill our goal. To our Future Isko and Iska, Good Luck in taking the UPCAT!🌻

29/04/2026

UPgrade, Ano Tara?

UPgrade is an initiative by UP CIEM
UPgrade empowers senior high school students to prepare for the UPCAT and become the next generation of iskolar ng bayan.

🗓️ Important Dates to Remember 🗓️

Day 1 - May 2, 2026
Brgy. Fairview

Day 2 - May 10, 2026
Brgy. Novaliches Proper & Brgy. Nakaisang Nayon

Day 3 - May 16, 2026
Brgy. Quirino 3B

31/03/2026

🌻Time is now ticking🌻

UPCAT 2027 applications are extended, and this is your time to shine

📌Dates to keep in mind

Application Period
March 03 to April 13 2026

Release of Test permits
July 2026

UPCAT
August 1 and August 2 2026

Submission of grades
August 3 to August 24 2026

📍Important links to remember

🔗Google Meet Online Helpdesk
https://meet.google.com/yrm-pwik-kvb

🔗Messenger Online Helpdesk
m.me/UPSystemOfficeofAdmissions

🔗UPCAT UP System FB Page
https://www.facebook.com/UPSystemOfficeOfAdmissions

🔗UP Office of Admissions Email Address
[email protected]

Now is the time to apply!!!
Good luck future Iskolar ng Bayan🌻

23/03/2026

🌻UPCAT 2027 is right around the corner, and we are here to help you during these tough times.🌻

UP CIEM is here to save the day by guiding you every step of the way with:

UPgrade!
UPgrade is designed to streamline your UPCAT review.✨

We are dedicated to providing you with helpful knowledge, tips, and strategies for taking the UPCAT, helping you become familiar and confident so you can become a future Iskolar ng Bayan!🌻

Stay Tuned...📻

19/06/2025

UPgrade! 2025 Day 2: Building Dreams in Barangay Santa Cruz 🌱📝

The second day of UPgrade! 2025 brought us to Barangay Santa Cruz, where we continued our commitment to help students prepare for the UPCAT 2026. Participants took a mock exam in the morning to simulate the test experience, followed by an afternoon of insightful math and science discussions. Our CIEM members, drawing from their own UPCAT journeys, shared practical tips and motivational advice to guide the students forward.

Big thanks to the Sangguniang Kabataan of Barangay Santa Cruz for their support and collaboration! Here’s to more efforts that open doors and inspire futures. 💫

18/06/2025

UPgrade! 2025 Day 1: Lifting Aspirations in Novaliches Proper 🚀📘

For this year’s UPCAT 2026 review program, UP CIEM brought UPgrade! to two different barangays over two days!

On Day 1, we headed to Novaliches Proper to conduct a mock UPCAT exam in the morning, followed by math and science discussions in the afternoon. UP CIEM members, the UPCAT passers themselves, shared their tried-and-tested tips and tricks to help future examinees.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Sangguniang Kabataan of Novaliches Proper for partnering with us in making this meaningful initiative happen. Here’s to nurturing more Iskolars ng Bayan! 🌟

06/06/2025

03/06/2025

ＮＡＧＢＡＢＡＬＩＫ！

🎓 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐔𝐏𝐂𝐀𝐓 𝐌𝐎𝐂𝐊 𝐄𝐗𝐀𝐌 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 & 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖🧪➕

In partnership with UPgrade by UP CIEM, get the feels and join our FREE UPCAT Mock Exam and Science & Math review—perfect for grade 12 students preparing for college admissions. 📚✍️

📅 June 7, 2025 (7:30 AM) | 📍 SK Learning Hub Barangay Sta. Cruz
✅ Register using this link: https://forms.gle/HBLVpDRGbiTee3fT7

Limited slots only.

PS: Residents and Non-residents of Barangay Sta. Cruz are allowed to join😊

31/05/2025

Science Splash: Leap into Learning!

🧪 Biology #2: Convergent Evolution

Why do sharks and dolphins look alike even though they’re totally unrelated? 🦈🐬

That’s convergent evolution at play! 🌍✨
👉 It’s when unrelated species evolve similar traits because they face similar environments or challenges—not because they share a recent common ancestor.
✨ Think bats & birds: both fly, but evolved wings separately!
📌 Analogous structures = same function, different origin

(Don’t mix them up with homologous structures!)