How To Join The Program

Apply Here

1. CLICK THE LINK Student and Parent Application (English, Spanish).

Incomplete applications will be returned.

2. Please allow two weeks to find out if your application has been accepted or declined.

3. If accepted, contact your assigned advisor to set up an appointment. You may call the main office at 817-272-0348 to find out who your advisor is.

Be a U.S Citizen or Permanent Resident;

Be at least 11 years of age and in grades 7-12;

Qualify as Low Income and/or Potential First Generation College Graduate (neither parent has received a 4-year degree);

Commit to remain in the Talent Search Program until High School graduation;

Demonstrate Potential for Post-secondary Enrollment as defined by:

1. Expressing a desire to go to college;

2. Maintaining a GPA of 2.75 or higher;

3. Exhibiting good citizenship and leadership skills.

Carter Junior High School, Workman Junior High School, and Arlington High School & Sam Houston High School.

Academic, financial, career, or personal counseling including advice on entry or re-entry to secondary or post-secondary programs

Career exploration and aptitude assessment

Information on post-secondary education

Exposure to college campuses

Information on student financial assistance

Assistance in completing college admissions and financial aid applications

Assistance in preparing for college entrance exams