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Educational Talent Search Office
999 Avenue H, Northeast
Winter Haven, FL. 33881-4299
Administration Building/Room 173

Office:             863-297-1097
Fax:               863-297-1060

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Quality Life After High School

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:

  • Academic needs assessment
  • Personal attention
  • Career and college exploration
  • Tutoring, study skills and test anxiety workshops
  • ACT and SAT preparation
  • Assistance in completing college admissions applications
  • Assistance in completing financial aid applications
  • Assistance in scholarship searches
  • Field trips to Community Colleges and Universities
  • Cultural enrichment field trips
  • 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.)

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Last updated: 10/29/08