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
| 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