{"id":942,"date":"2022-09-12T14:55:28","date_gmt":"2022-09-12T14:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.tarleton.edu\/trio\/?page_id=942"},"modified":"2026-03-09T15:38:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T15:38:39","slug":"talent-search","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/talent-search\/","title":{"rendered":"Educational Talent Search"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TRIO Educational Talent Search<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal of Educational Talent Search (ETS) is to increase the number of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school and enroll in and complete their postsecondary education. The program provide academic, career, and financial counseling and will encourage students to graduate from high school and continue on to complete postsecondary education. ETS publicizes the availability of financial aid and will assist members with the college application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ETS provide participants with many opportunities and service including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Academic, financial, career or personal counseling including advises on entry or re-entry to secondary or postsecondary programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Career exploration and aptitude assessment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tutorial service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information on postsecondary education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exposure to college campuses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information on student financial assistance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assistance in completing college admissions and financial aid applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assistance in preparing for college entrance exams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mentoring programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special activities for sixth, seventh and eighth graders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workshops for the families of participants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students may qualify for the ETS program based upon:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Being a potential first generation college student (parent does not have a bachelor degree)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ed.gov\/about\/ed-offices\/ope\/trio\/federal-trio-programs-current-year-low-income-levels\">Meeting income guidelines<\/a>&nbsp;(taxable income and the number of dependents in the household)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrating need for academic and\/or college preparatory service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attending one of the target schools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2022\/09\/ets-aside-group.jpg\" alt=\"Group of students in ETS shirts, posing in front of a trophy case.\" class=\"wp-image-944\" style=\"width:272px;height:272px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2022\/09\/ets-aside-group.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2022\/09\/ets-aside-group-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2022\/09\/ets-aside-group-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Target Schools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talent Search proudly serves the following schools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Cisco H.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cranfills Gap H.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dublin J.H<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dublin H.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eastland H.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gorman H.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hamilton H.S.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Hico H.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lingleville H.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meridian H.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Morgan H.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Henderson J.H.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stephenville H.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walnut Springs H.S.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apply to the Educational Talent Search Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to apply to the Educational Talent Search program, please complete our online <a href=\"https:\/\/tarleton.az1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_9uhGrIPgwDKbOJ0\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/tarleton.az1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_9uhGrIPgwDKbOJ0\">Student Application<\/a>. You may also request a printed form from your school counselor if necessary. If you have any questions, please contact your school&#8217;s designated coordinator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-container advgb-blocks-container\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"information\">Please allow 2-3 weeks for the Talent Search staff to process your application and provide notification of your acceptance status.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Staff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2025\/03\/Christi-1.jpg\" alt=\"Christi Barnes headshot with black background.\" class=\"wp-image-1246 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2025\/03\/Christi-1.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2025\/03\/Christi-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2025\/03\/Christi-1-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Christi Barnes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Director, Educational Talent Search<br><a href=\"mailto:CBarnes@tarleton.edu\">CBarnes@tarleton.edu<\/a><br><a href=\"tel:+12544595441\">254-459-5441<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"830\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2026\/03\/S.Flores-e1773070557256-830x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Sandra flores in a black shirt with white collar on a black background.\" class=\"wp-image-1450 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2026\/03\/S.Flores-e1773070557256-830x1024.jpg 830w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2026\/03\/S.Flores-e1773070557256-243x300.jpg 243w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2026\/03\/S.Flores-e1773070557256-324x400.jpg 324w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2026\/03\/S.Flores-e1773070557256-768x948.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2026\/03\/S.Flores-e1773070557256.jpg 1037w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sandra Flores<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Assistant Director<br><a href=\"mailto:sflores@tarleton.edu\">sflores@tarleton.edu<\/a><br><a href=\"tel:+12544595387\">254-459-5387<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2023\/09\/Sanjuana-Olvera-1890-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling person against a purple background.\" class=\"wp-image-1142 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2023\/09\/Sanjuana-Olvera-1890-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2023\/09\/Sanjuana-Olvera-1890-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2023\/09\/Sanjuana-Olvera-1890-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2023\/09\/Sanjuana-Olvera-1890-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2023\/09\/Sanjuana-Olvera-1890-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2023\/09\/Sanjuana-Olvera-1890-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2023\/09\/Sanjuana-Olvera-1890-1568x2351.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2023\/09\/Sanjuana-Olvera-1890-scaled.jpg 1708w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sanjuana Olvera<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Academic Coordinator<br><a href=\"mailto:olvera@tarleton.edu\">olvera@tarleton.edu<\/a><br><a 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