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Rutgers TRiO Program, Talent Search East - Information
What is the Talent Search Program East?
The Talent Search Program East (TS East) is a part of the Academic Foundations Center (AFC) at Rutgers-Newark and is funded through the United States Department of Education. The goal of Talent Search is to identify and assist individuals from underserved backgrounds within target areas, who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The program provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school, continue on to, and complete their postsecondary education. Talent Search also encourages persons who have not completed education programs to enter or reenter and complete postsecondary education.
How will the Talent Search Program East help students graduate from high school and enroll/complete a college education?
The TS East helps participants by providing the following:
- Orientation, academic preparation, and activities (college tours, academic enrichment trips, etc.) will be provided to all grade levels
- Workshops covering a variety of topics including but not limited to financial aid, the college application process, and HSPA/SAT preparation will be provided to all participants and their parents
- Advisement and Counseling to ensure students are taking the rigorous courses required for college entry
- TS staff will work closely with East Orange school administrators to assist in monitoring participants’ grades and to ensure a strong partnership between the AFC’s Talent Search East Program, the school districts, students and parents
Services provided by the program include, but are not limited to:
Academic, financial, career or personal counseling and advisement
Career exploration and tutorial services
Information on postsecondary education and student financial assistance
Exposure to college campuses
Assistance in completing college admissions and financial aid applications
Special activities for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders
Workshops for families of participants
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Again, thank you so much for thinking of us! If you need any other information or if you have any questions, feel free to contact me via the information below. J
Victoria A. Tyson
Middle School Counselor, Talent Search Program East
Rutgers –Newark, Academic Foundations Center
110 Warren Street (Bradley Hall – 1st floor)
Newark, NJ 07102
T: (973) 353-3529
F: (973) 353-1945
http://www.ncas.rutgers.edu/academic-foundations-center/talent-search-east
Mrs. Jakyrra S. Tyson, M.S., Program Director
Talent Search Program East
Rutgers University-Newark Campus, Academic Foundations Center
110 Warren Street (Bradley Hall - Room 113)
Newark, New Jersey 07102
Main Office: (973) 353-3553
Main Fax: (973) 353-1945
Email: [email protected]
Visit the program website for more information or to apply online:
http://www.ncas.rutgers.edu/academic-foundations-center/talent-search-east