Talent Search
What is Talent Search?
Talent Search (TS) is a college preparatory program designed to provide academic skills and motivation for students who are interested in pursuing an educational program beyond high school. The program serves students in grades 6-12 at Agra, Billings, Blackwell, Carney, Cushing, Guthrie, Morrison, and Ripley.
Talent Search gives students a chance to learn first-hand what college life is all about and helps them develop skills necessary to succeed in college. The program emphasizes academic success in core subjects. Personal, career, and academic counseling is also provided.
Talent Search is one of the federally-funded "TRIO" programs that allows selected educational institutions or agencies to provide fundamental support to participants in preparation for college entrance.
Contact us:
triots@okstate.edu or (405) 744-4342
What do the students do?
During the regular school year, TS students are in contact with staff members and tutors through activities, counseling sessions and tutorials. TS staff visit each school at least once per month for workshops to help prepare for college entrance. Field trips are also available so students visit college campuses and receive guidance as part of their college selection and application process.
TS hosts 4 summer mini-camps for 9-12 grade students on the Oklahoma State University campus. These camps are designed to acclimate students to life on a college campus while also participating in a variety of academic, social, and cultural activities.
Program Services
- Academic, financial and personal counseling
- One-on-one and small group tutorial services
- Mentoring programs
- Career exploration opportunities
- Information on postsecondary education opportunities
- College visits
- Assistance in completing college entrance and financial aid applications
- Assistance in preparing for college entrance exams and waivers of test fees
- Opportunities to attend cultural events and academic programs
- Informational programs for parents
Program Eligibility Criteria?
To be considered for OSU Talent Search, students must meet the following criteria:
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Enrolled in the sixth through twelfth grade at Agra, Billings, Blackwell, Carney, Cushing, Guthrie, Morrison, or Ripley.
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A member of a family in which neither parent has a bachelor's degree or a family whose income does not exceed the level established by the U.S. Department of Education.
If you are interested, please complete the application.
Your application will be thoroughly reviewed and if you meet the minimum requirements for the program, you will be contacted by a member of our staff.
If you would like assistance in completing your application, please call 405-744-4342. Please mail applications to:
Talent Search
422 Scott Hall
Stillwater, OK 74078