Supporting 6th-12th Grade Philadelphia Students in Their Pursuit of Higher Education
The University of Pennsylvania’s Talent Search program is a federally funded TRIO program designed to help first-generation students from low-income families successfully complete middle and high school and enroll in college or trade school. Penn Talent Search provides services to support the academic and personal development of approximately 600 Philadelphia students in grades 6-12. All services are completely free to eligible students.
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Penn Talent Search offers a full range of activities designed to promote college access, including individual academic advising opportunities, financial literacy workshops, SAT and standardized test preparation, and annual summer programming. Students also have the opportunity to experience college culture through trips to local colleges and universities and through collaboration with University of Pennsylvania students and staff. The program promotes 21st century college, digital literacy, and career readiness skills in order to prepare participants with the skills necessary to succeed in higher education. Penn Talent Search maximizes the potential of students by providing them with opportunities to participate and achieve success in an array of creative and innovative programs.