Talent Search is a federally funded Program that is housed on the New Jersey Institute Of Technology Campus. It is a Pre-College Program that is designed to encourage youths to take an active interest in developing and pursuing academic, career, and personal goals. We provide students with the necessary skills and motivation needed to achieve academic success, graduate from middle and high school, and eventually enter college, trade school, or some form of post secondary training.

Middle school students work to prepare for high school and high school students work to prepare for college or a career of their choice. It is the intent of the program to have the student enroll in Talent Search as a 6th grader and continue on through our program until high school graduation. Talent Search also provides services to students who are interested in obtaining a G.E.D., and assists students and young adults with reentering high school or college. Through the combined efforts of our Talent Search staff, Newark Public Schools, parents, and students, our program participants will get an important head start on learning about college and career opportunities.

Eligibility

Our program services are offered to middle school students between the 6th and 8th grade, and high school students between the 9th and 12th grade. Young adults no older than 27 years of age are also eligible for our services. Program participants are primarily students who fall under the low income guidelines, and are first generation college students (meaning their parents did not graduate from a 4 year college). Completion of an application packet is also necessary.

How can Talent Search help you?

• Fall & Spring H.S.P.T. & S.A.T. Exam Preparation Course
  H.S.P.T. & S.A.T. exam preparation is offered during the Fall and Spring school semesters, with emphasis on test taking skills.
• 6 Week Summer Enrichment Program
  A non-residential program structured around basic Math and English skills and preparation for the H.S.P.T. and S.A.T. exam are offered in the Summer. Students develop test taking skills, participate in computer classes, workshops, cultural, social and recreational activities.
• Tutorial Service
  Talent Search offers a tutoring program that has an emphasis on Math and English. It runs throughout the school year and provides students with the opportunity to receive individual attention.
• Counseling Service
  A Talent Search counselor is available for academic, personal, and career counseling year round.
• Financial Aid Service
  Counselors are available to provide students with information about obtaining financial aid, and assistance with filling out the Financial Aid Form. Information about scholarships is also provided.
• College Tours And Cultural Trips
  To expose students to various institutions of higher education and enrich the students'

How to Apply

You can enroll in Talent Search by downloading the application brochure, or obtaining an application packet through your school guidance counselor or by contacting our office. Complete and return all four parts of the application packet:

• Application Brochure (pdf)
• Initial Contact Form
• Income Verification Form
• Transcript Release Form and your latest Report Card

Send all completed application materials to:
Talent Search
Center for Pre-College Programs
New Jersey Institute of Technology
180 Bleeker Street
Cypress Hall-Lower Level
Newark, New Jersey 07102-1982