Minority Access' Educational Talent Search (ETS) Program
The Minority Access Educational Talent Search (ETS) Program is an educational enrichment program sponsored by Minority Access, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit educational organization and funded by the US Department of Education for middle and high school students in selected schools in Prince George's Country, Maryland. The program is designed to identify and assist individuals from traditionally underserved backgrounds who have the desire and potential to succeed in higher education.
The mission of the Minority Access, Inc. Educational Talent Search (ETS) program is to increase the likelihood that participants (1) become high school graduates and (2) enroll and graduate from an institution of postsecondary education: college, university or trade school.
The ETS Program provides services primarily to students who meet the following criteria: *
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- First-Generation College Students
- Income Eligible Household Residents
- Middle School or High School Enrollment (Grades 6 to 12)
Selected Schools
Minority Access identifies students for participation in the ETS program from the following Prince George's County Public Schools:
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Services
Academic Counseling
- Assistance with course selection
- Assistance in academic goal setting
- Workshops to strength academic performances
College Visits and Tours
- Exposure to campus life
- Interaction with college community
- Resources for admission and enrollment
Career Awareness
- Exposure to professional career options
- Guidance in articulating career goals
Financial Aid/Financial Literacy
- FAFSA Resources
- Financial Aid and Financial Literacy Workshops
College and Application Services
- Assistance with course selection
- Assistance in academic goal setting
- Workshops to strength academic performances
All Services are available to accepted applicants!!
Financial Aid
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
FAFSA - Maryland Higher Education Commission
Financial Aid Resources - FastWeb
FastWeb Scholarships
Career Planning
- Education Planner
educationplanner.org - Mapping Your Future
mappingyourfuture.org - MyMajors: Find Your Major
College Major Quiz
College Prep
- ACT Official Website
act.org - College Board
College Board Resources - KnowHow2Go
knowhow2go.org
Homework Help
- Khan Academy
khanacademy.org - idebate
Debate Method for Critical Thinkers