| About TS |
Quality Life After High School
| Why Is TS Important? |
TS is important because it identifies and assists students who have the potential in succeeding in higher education. The Talent Search staff provides academic, career and financial aid counseling to program participants, motivating them to better understand their educational opportunities and options.
| Services Offered |
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Academic Needs Assessment / Support
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Personal Attention
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Career Guidance and College Exploration
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Tutoring, Study Skills and Test-Taking Skills Training
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ACT and SAT Preparation
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Assistance in Completing College Admissions Applications
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Assistance in Completing Financial Aid Applications
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Assistance in Scholarship Searches
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Fieldtrips to Community Colleges, Universities, and Technical Centers
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Cultural Enrichment Fieldtrips
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Continuous, Sequential Services from 6th through 12 Grade
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Referrals
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College Application Fee Waiver
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ACT/CPT Fee Waiver
| Who Can Apply? |
All students in the eighteen targeted schools are welcome to apply. Talent Search will give special consideration to students who will be first in their families to achieve a four-year college degree and meet certain income requirements. Students must demonstrate academic potential and be motivated to succeed in reaching their educational goals.
| What You Can Expect |
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To graduate from High School
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To enroll in a Post-Secondary Institution
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To visit various Colleges and Universities
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To partiticipate in activities directed toward cultural awareness
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To receive assistance in completing college and financial aid applications
