Educational Talent Search provides a number of activities and programs that have been designed to meet participant goals.  As a federally funded educational opportunity program, all services are provided at no charge to eligible participants.

• Middle and high school self assessment
• Tutoring and standardized test preparation service
• Academic monitoring and career counseling
• Financial Aid assistance and scholarship search
• Exposure to student leadership activities and community service initiatives
• Regular follow-up to ensure IEP compliance
• Quarterly Newsletters
• PSAT/SAT/ACT and college application fee waivers
• Workshops that are designed to motivate and inspire excellence
• Parent involvement activities
• College visitations and cultural enrichment activities
• Summer academic enrichment

  

Program Facts

• Funded wholly by the Education Department at approximately $1.5 million (over four years)
• Over 90% of participants advance to the next grade level
• Participants graduate from high school at rates that exceed the state and national average
• Participants enroll in colleges and universities at rates (80%) that exceed state and national averages