What
is Educational
Talent Search?
The Higher Education Consortium Educational Talent
Search Program (ETS) is a
pre-collegiate program targeting middle school and high school students. Some adult learners may also qualify for the
program. It is designed to motivate and assist students in developing the skills
they need to persist and succeed in an education beyond high school.
Participant Eligibility Criteria
The
HEC Educational Talent Search program provides services to middle school and
high school students and some adult learners in the St. Louis Public School
system who meets the following criteria:
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ü Are a resident of St. Louis City and are
a student in the St. Louis Public School system
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ü Have a desire to pursue and attain a
postsecondary education
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ü Display a willingness to choose and
complete a college preparatory curriculum while in high school
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ü Have interests in obtaining a
postsecondary education and desire enrichment and academic skill improvement
to become ready for college.
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Program Services
Students participating in the program are
eligible to receive the following FREE services:
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› Career Counseling/Academic Advising
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› Major and College Course Selection
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› Test Taking Strategies
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› Career Exploration Workshops
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› College Selection & Admission
Assistance
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› Scholarship and Financial Aid Resources
& Workshops
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› Special Events & Field Trips/Campus
Visits
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› Financial Aid Application Completion
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› Parent Workshop Services
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› Academic Tutoring
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› Networking Opportunities
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› Study Skills & Decision Making
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› Access to Computer Technology
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› Summer Activities
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For
additional information regarding the HEC Educational Talent Search Program,
please contact:
Educational
Talent Search **4236 Lindell Boulevard, Suite 105** St. Louis, MO 63108** 314-535-6670
