Educational Talent Search Program

The Federal TRiO Programs are outreach services designed to identify and provide services for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. In 1965, as part of the Higher Education Act, TRiO created Talent Search to help low-income high school students be the first generation in their families to attend college and attain a Bachelor's degree.

In 2016, the Brooklyn College Educational Talent Search Program began a five year grant to serve five target high schools in Brooklyn. Our target schools are the Academy for College Preparation and Career Exploration, Brooklyn Generation School, Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences, Brooklyn Collegiate, and George Westinghouse High School. We work closely with school administration, guidance counselors, and college advisors to provide pre-college counseling to students in grades 9-12 with the goal of bridging the gap for our students. Brooklyn College Educational Talent Search Program supports TRiO students by providing the following services:

• Regents and SAT Prep tutoring
• Academic, Career, and Financial Counseling
• College Readiness Workshops
• Learning and Study Strategy Assessments
• Assistance with College Enrollment Applications
• Single-day College Trips and Overnight College Tours
• Summer Enrichment Activities ... and more