Talent Search

AUSTIN Serving Austin ISD

A pre-college program that provides educational services and college preparatory activities to students in the Austin Independent School District.
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DEL VALLE Serving Del Valle ISD

A pre-college program that provides educational services and college prep activities to students in the Del Valle Independent School District.

SAN MARCOS Serving San Marcos CISD

A pre-college program that provides educational services and college prep activities to students in the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District.
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Seguin Serving Seguin ISD

A pre-college program that provides educational services and college prep activities to student in the Seguin Independent School District.

The mission of Talent Search (TS) at Texas State is to serve traditionally underrepresented, middle and high school students, with special consideration for low-income and first generation students.

In collaboration with the local school district, TS guides, empowers, and nurtures students to progress through the academic pipeline and to succeed in postsecondary education while also promoting personal growth and cultural diversity. TS will inspire students to achieve their full potential as future leaders of a global society by cultivating a college-going culture with emphasis on student-centered programming.

 

Who We Serve

Talent Search serves traditionally underrepresented, middle and high school students, with special consideration for low-income and first-generation students.

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Services | Talent Search

  • College and career preparation assistance
  • Financial literacy and financial aid information
  • Tutoring referrals
  • College Visits
  • Cultural Enrichment Programs
  • Workshops and sessions for students and parents

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INTERESTED IN TALENT SEARCH?

Apply here by location

Eligibility

Be a U.S. Citizen or legal resident

Attend a participating school in SMCISD or AISD

Be enrolled in grades 6-12

Demonstrate a desire and potential to pursue a college education

Special consideration will be given to:

  • Potential first-generation students
  • Low income students
  • Youth and foster care students
  • Students with documented disability
  • Students with Limited English Proficiency
  • Homeless youth
  • Pregnant or parenting youth

Contact Info

Talent Search Program - Austin

400 N LBJ Drive
San Marcos, Texas 78666
Phone: (512) 408-1096
talentsearchatx@txstate.edu

Talent Search Program - Del Valle

400 N LBJ Drive
San Marcos, Texas 78666
talentsearchdv@txstate.edu

Talent Search Program - San Marcos

400 N LBJ Drive
San Marcos, Texas 78666
Phone: (512) 245-8135
talentsearchsm@txstate.edu

Talent Search Program - Seguin

400 N LBJ Drive
San Marcos, Texas 78666
tsseguin@txstate.edu