Alumni Testimonials

Alumni Testimonials

Recent Grad? Please send a testimony and picture to mparsons@polk.edu to be added!

Ely Abrams, graduate of Ridge Community High

Valencia Community College

ETS has greatly helped me, by getting me where I am today. My college placement is great, and the way I ended high school was fabulous thanks to ETS and Matina Wagner. Educational Talent Search really showed me what i had to do to get into college and get the stuff done that needed to be done. They also helped me by telling me great places to go for scholarships and keeping me updated on things that could benefit me. It was a great experience to be in it throughout high school, and it really helped me and answered all my question that i had or gave me places to go to find them. I appreciate everything that the organization has done and hope more people get involved!

Chantale Celiscar, graduate of Winter Haven High

Santa Fe Community College

Mrs.Wagner of Talent Search helped me by working with me step by step on what I needed to do to be in college now. Mrs Wagner, the best person ever, helped me even when I didn't have all the things that she needed. She is patient and nice, and I personally admire her works. This program can help brighter another person future; like it did for mine. I can certainly say that I can accomplish anything in life that I set my mind to.

Terrol Graham, graduate of Auburndale High

Wake Forrest University

The Polk County Educational Talent Search has really been a blessing in my life. It pointed me in the right direction in terms of my college search. It also showed me how to go about making myself an attractive applicant, by doing the right extra-curricular activities, writing outstanding essays etc. I am glad to say that I am attending Wake Forest University and have enjoyed many academic successes due to my involvement in ETS, this is one activity I am very grateful for.

Are you an alum of Educational Talent Search? Please sent a testimonial about how ETS helped you along with a picture and high school and college names to Mrs. Parsons at mparsons@polk.edu.