1. We don’t need to hear you sing…

2. You don’t have to be able to act…

3. No athletic skills are required…

4. All you need is desire, determination, and dedication. You can beat the odds. You can get an education. You can be successful.

5. Do you want it?

6. Penn State Talent Search can help you get there.

7. We provide Academic Advising and Counseling.

8. Academic Advising and Counseling Study skills surveys, interpretation, and follow- up activities Study skills surveys, interpretation, and follow- up activities Precollege curriculum information Precollege curriculum information College campus visits; college life information College campus visits; college life information Postsecondary admissions requirements Postsecondary admissions requirements SAT/ACT information and preparations SAT/ACT information and preparations SAT/ACT and college application fee waivers SAT/ACT and college application fee waivers Tutoring referrals Tutoring referrals

13. We provide Financial Aid Counseling.

14. Financial Aid Counseling Information on scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study Information on scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study Student and parent financial planning, resources, and informational workshops Student and parent financial planning, resources, and informational workshops Financial aid searches via the internet Financial aid searches via the internet Individual information and assistance with applications for financial aid (FAFSA) and scholarships. Individual information and assistance with applications for financial aid (FAFSA) and scholarships.

18. We provide Career Counseling and Development.

19. Career Counseling and Development Career Interest Surveys, Interpretation, and followup activities Career Interest Surveys, Interpretation, and followup activities Career Exploration, choice and planning Career Exploration, choice and planning Career Visits and job shadowing Career Visits and job shadowing

24. We serve students at five different high schools in Southwestern Pennsylvania.

26. Aliquippa High School Aliquippa, PA Clairton High School Clairton, PA Farrell High School Farrell, PA New Kensington – Arnold High School New Kensington, PA Sharon High School Sharon, PA

27. We believe that education is the best pathway to economic parity and social equality. We encourage and support students from families where educational attainment, finances, or other resources may limit opportunities to achieve their educational goals beyond high school. We strive to ensure that through our services and support, students will be successful against personal odds.

28. Megan Pelican New Kensington-Arnold High School Class of 2005 New Kensington-Arnold High School Class of 2005 Currently attending Carlow College Currently attending Carlow College Received over $40,000 in scholarship monies. Received over $40,000 in scholarship monies.

29. André and Andrew Carr Clairton High School Class of 2005 Clairton High School Class of 2005 Both André and Andrew are currently attending Clarion University of Pennsylvania Both André and Andrew are currently attending Clarion University of Pennsylvania Received over $9,000 each in scholarships and grants. Received over $9,000 each in scholarships and grants.

30. Jessica Archer Aliquippa High School Class of 2005 Aliquippa High School Class of 2005 Currently attending the University of Pittsburgh Currently attending the University of Pittsburgh Received over $134,500 in combined scholarship monies. Received over $134,500 in combined scholarship monies.

31. Vernon Scott Farrell High School Class of 2000 Farrell High School Class of 2000 Graduated from West Virginia Univesity with a Masters in Education Graduated from West Virginia Univesity with a Masters in Education Currently working as a teacher at Farrell High School Currently working as a teacher at Farrell High School

32. Dominique Ross Sharon High School Class of 2005 Sharon High School Class of 2005 Currently attending Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Currently attending Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Received over $31,000 in scholarships and grants. Received over $31,000 in scholarships and grants.

33. Penn State Talent Search has 2,040 alumni. Penn State Talent Search has 2,040 alumni. 77% have entered some type of education after high school. This figure is 16% higher than the PA average and 20% higher than the national average. 77% have entered some type of education after high school. This figure is 16% higher than the PA average and 20% higher than the national average. 1,218 (or 60%) are currently enrolled in college. Compare this to 28% of PA adults and 31% of adults nationally. 1,218 (or 60%) are currently enrolled in college. Compare this to 28% of PA adults and 31% of adults nationally. 101 of our alumni are currently in graduate school. 17 additional students have received second or third degrees, becoming Doctors, Lawyers, and Ph.D. recipients. 101 of our alumni are currently in graduate school. 17 additional students have received second or third degrees, becoming Doctors, Lawyers, and Ph.D. recipients. Penn State Talent Search students are up to 30% more likely to graduate from high school than their peers nationally. Penn State Talent Search students are up to 30% more likely to graduate from high school than their peers nationally.