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The Educational Talent Search Program at Polk Community
College was established on September 1, 1998 and is funded
through the U.S. Department of Education. ETS is a free
comprehensive intervention program. Talent Search is
designed for students in grades 6 through 12 to help them
succeed in graduating from high school and preparing them
for continued education. The staff of the program advises
and assists students with the process of entering college
or a post-secondary program of their choice.
Why is ETS important?
ETS is important because it identifies and assists students from
disadvantaged backgrounds 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 include:
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Academic needs assessment
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Personal attention
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Career and college exploration
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Tutoring, study skills and test anxiety workshops
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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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Field trips to Community Colleges and Universities
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Cultural enrichment field trips
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Continuous, sequential services from 6th through 12th grade
- Services
for students and adults re-entering school
Criteria: The federal government mandates that
two-thirds of the students served by ETS must be low-income &
first generation.
Who is welcome to apply ?
All
students in the ten targeted schools are welcomed to apply.
Educational Talent Search will give special consideration to
students who will be the 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.
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Polk
Community College Web site
http://www.polk.edu
Educational Talent Search
is sponsored by Polk Community College which is known
for quality education and for the personal attention that
makes education rewarding and enjoyable. You will get this
same personal attention in the Educational Talent Search
Program.
If you have any questions or would like assistance please
call the Educational Talent Search office at 863-297-1097 or
contact the webmaster.
(Above is a sponsor
link for the counter. Please note that this link will lead you off of the ETS webpage and
therefore, ETS can not be held responsible for its content.)
©2006
Polk Community College
PCC is an Equal Access /Opportunity Employer
Winter Haven/Lakeland, Florida
Last updated: 6/2/08
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