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Mission

The mission of the Educational Talent Search Program is to identify disadvantaged youth with potential for post-secondary education, encourage them to continue and graduate from secondary schools and to enroll in post-secondary education programs. In addition, Educational Talent Search encourages high school dropouts to return to school.

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Who is Eligible?

To find out if you are eligible, call or stop by our offices.

What Adult Services are offered?
  • Academic Counseling
  • Career Exploration
  • Assistance completing financial aid applications
  • Scholarship Information
  • Assistance with college admission applications
  • Information and preparation for college entrance exams:
    • SAT(Scholastic Aptitude Test)
    • ACT(American College Test)
  • GED Preparation(General Education Diploma)
  • Free Tutoring for individuals and groups
  • Academic Assistance workshops
  • Assistance with re-entry process

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What are the Benefits?

You will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of workshops, including:

  • SAT/ACT Preparation
  • Developing Positive Self-Esteem
  • Career Exploration
  • Financial Aid
  • Study Skills
  • Improving Memory
  • Managing Time
  • Note Taking & Listening Skills
  • Reading & Outlining College Textbooks
  • Test-Taking Skills
  • College Admission
  • Writing Short Essays & Reports

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What is the Cost?

There is no charge other than your commitment to education. Your future is your responsibility!

How do I apply?

To obtain an application and more information about Educational Talent Search, stop by the Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach at UNLV or contact your high school counselor.

For more information about eligibility requirements, please contact our office at (702) 597-2545. We are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., excluding holidays.

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Contact Information

Contact:
       Tomirra Larkin
       Director for Educational Talent Search
Email:
       tomirra.larkin@unlv.edu

Center For Academic Enrichment and Outreach
       
Education Opportunity Center Program "AES"
       Executive Center West
       1455 E. Tropicana Avenue, Suite 390
       Las Vegas, NV 89119

       Tel 702.774.4124     Fax 702.774-4333

          (mail delivery is not available at this location)

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Mailing address

       Reynolds Student Services Complex
       4505 Maryland Parkway Room 201
       Box 452006
       Las Vegas, NV 89154

       Tel 702.895.4777     Fax: 702. 895.4786

 

 

 

"Taking charge of your own learning is a part of taking charge of your life."

-Warren G. Bennis
Author and Psychologist

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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