TRIO ETS Services

Our Services

The Educational Talent Search team provides in-school services on a monthly basis to meet with students and parents and to provide college, career, and financial aid readiness. We provide a customized college plan for each student enrolled in the Educational Talent Search Program.

Campus Visits

Academic Counseling

College Application Assistance

Interest/Aptitude Testing

ACT Prep Workshops

Tutoring

Career Guidance

Cultural Activities

Financial Aid Assistance

Middle School Students

The Educational Talent Search Team is available to discuss college awareness and conduct career assessments to explore career majors and pathways in the classroom setting or after-school workshops for students and parents.

TRIO ETS Middle School students

High School Students

The Educational Talent Search Team provides the following pre-college advising services and workshops:

Career Assessment & Exploration

  • College Majors & Career Pathways
  • College Admission Overview
  • College Application Assistance
  • College & Career Advising
  • College Recommendation Letter

College Survival Skills

  • Dual Enrollment Info Sessions
  • Financial Aid Overview and Assistance
  • Selecting the Right College/Technical School
  • Scholarship Search and Application Assistance
  • Understanding College Cost and Options

TRIO Educational Talent Search Student

Student Commitment

By participating in the Educational Talent Search program, students agree to:

  • Attend school regularly 
  • Attend monthly ETS meetings held at their school 
  • Maintain a 2.5 GPA
  • Work hard and graduate from high school at the end of 12th grade or to graduate early if possible 
  • Attend a college or university the fall after high school graduation 
  • Earn a college degree within six years of high school graduation and follow up with TRIO staff each year

Mini College Trip

The FREE summer mini college trip is provided for 40 qualifying juniors. Educational Talent Search students who have demonstrated commitment and hard work during the academic year are eligible to attend. Participants will:

  • Visit college campuses
  • Experience career exploration opportunities
  • Participate in a STEM activity
  • Tour local colleges at no cost, including transportation, lodging, and meals 
  • Attend a cultural arts event

TRIO ETS students on a mini college trip

ACT Information

Upcoming Test Dates

Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline
September 14, 2024 August 9 August 25
October 26, 2024 September 20 October 7
December 14, 2024 November 8

November 22

February 8, 2025 January 3

January 20

April 5, 2025 February 28

March 16

June 14, 2025 May 9

May 26

July 12, 2025 June 6

June 20

See your TRIO Academic Advisor for an ACT fee waiver.

Register for the ACT

Contact Us

Contact TRIO Education Talent Search (ETS)

TRIO Educational Talent Search (ETS)

Parking

  • Paid parking is available in lots M20 and M26
H-11
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm