Talent Search & Mentor Program
Providing academic, social, cultural and career exploration opportunities for eligible students at Houck, Parrish, Stephens and Waldo middle schools and McKay and North Salem high schools.
Talent Search & Mentor Program Services
- Visits to college campuses
- Career and vocational exploration
- Cultural enrichment activities
- Assistance with completing college admissions, financial aid (FAFSA), scholarship application and SAT/ACT test preparation
- Referrals to support services and community resources
- Access to college mentors
Who is Eligible?
- Must be a student at Houck, Parrish, Stephens or Waldo middle school or McKay or North Salem high school
- First-generation college-bound student (neither parent has a bachelors degree)
- Students who meet federal low-income requirements
Talent Search & Mentor Program Schedule
- North Salem High School, Rm.110- Monday and Tuesday, 2:20-4pm
- McKay High School, Rm.291- Monday and Tuesday, 3-4:30 pm
Activities & Events
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Date Event Details October 27-28 National College Fair November 9 University of Portland Visitation Day November 15 Portland State University Bridges December 7 Scholarship Writing Workshop January 23 University of Oregon Connections February 1 Western Oregon University Winter Preview February 14-15 Southern Oregon University Preview Weekend March 6 Oregon State University Campus Visit April 24 ACT Pre-Test for Juniors May 2 ACT Preparation Workshop for Juniors May 15 ALL Summer Registration Forms Deadline May 30 ACT Preparation Post-Test for Juniors June 13 Official ACT Test Day for Juniors June 22 Talent Search Adventures in Technology Start Day
Other small group activities, campus visits, and events will be planned throughout the school year.
Additional Resources
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Preparing For College - School Shelf Resources
For college prep resources, see School Shelf for information on –
- Increased academic success
- Greater student development
- Improved college preparation
- Enriched career planning
- Enhanced parent involvement
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Financial and College Preparation Resources
- Oregonstudentaid.gov – OSAC Scholarships, Oregon Promise and other financial resources
- FAFSA.gov – Complete your federal financial aid application (FAFSA)
- Big Future from College Board – college and career exploration and paying for college)
- Oregon Gear Up – College preparation checklist by grade
- Khan Academy – Academic support, test prep and college and career courses
- Oregon Career Information Systems
- My Next Move – Career exploration site from the US Dept of Labor