UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY
ACADEMIC TALENT SEARCH
OFFICE OF ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

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Academic Talent Search is a federally funded program which identifies and encourages individuals between the ages of 11-27 to successfully complete middle school and high school, and go on to enroll in a program of study beyond high school.

The services and activities offered by the Academic Talent Search Program are tailored to meet the student's needs. Academic Talent Search students are offered informational sessions, workshops, and informal meetings. These take place at the targeted schools within Schenectady, Troy and Albany communities.

Academic Talent Search students are expected to maintain a good attendance record at school, meet regularly with an Academic Talent Search Counselor, and participate in scheduled program activities.

Goals of the Program:

ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE: One goal is to help students involved in the program improve their study skills so that they can improve their grades and complete their course satisfactorily.

CAREER EXPLORATION: Another goal of this program is to help program students understand career opportunities available in today's society and in the future world of work, and to show them how to achieve their goals.

COLLEGE PLACEMENT: A third goal is to help Academic Talent Search students realize that they can go to college and complete a program of study at a post-secondary level.

Services Available:

Tutoring	Trips to Career/Job Sites
Mentoring	Assistance with College Applications
Academic & Personal Counseling	Financial Aid Assistance
Career Development & Exploration	Computer Workshops
Guest Speakers	College Campus Visits
Student & Parent Workshops

Who May Apply?

6-12$th$ grade students from the following target schools:

Middle Schools:
Central Park, Schenectady
Mont Pleasant, Schenectady
Oneida, Schenectady
Doyle, Troy
Phillip Livingston, Albany
Hackett, Albany
MsAP, Albany
New Covenant Charter School, Albany
St. Casimir, Albany

High Schools:
Schenectady High School
Troy High School
Albany High School

• Other schools in the Tri-City area are also included.
  
  Eligibility:
• Individuals from low-income families
  
• Potential first-generation college-bound students
  
• Individuals with disabilities

For additional information or an application, interested students can either see their school guidance counselor, or they can contact Ms. Felicia Collins, Program Coordinator at 442-5071 (on-campus telephone number), or 462-3486 (regional office telephone number).