The Educational Talent Search Program serves young people from
sixth grade through college enrollment. Talent Search counselors
work with students and their parents to encourage them to consider
college, to ensure that they are enrolled in college preparatory
high school courses, and to assist them in completing admissions
and financial aid applications.
Talent Search counselors work with 12 high schools and 7 of the
middle schools in Richland County. It serves over 1,300 students
each year with grade specific services that help them prepare
for college. Students also participate in services and activities
designed to encourage their interest in higher education, including
a leadership conference and a college fair for middle school students,
the African American Read-in conference for high school students,
cultural enrichment activities, college visits, and etiquette
training for 8th grade students.
Talent Search serves the following high schools in Richland
Districts One, Two, and Five:
AC Flora High School
Keenan High School
CA Johnson High School
Lower Richland High School
Columbia High School
Richland Northeast High School
Dreher High School
Ridge View High School
Eau Claire High School
Spring Valley High School
Irmo High School
Olympia Learning Center
The middle schools served are:
Alcorn Middle School
Sanders Middle School
Dent Middle School
St. Andrews Middle School
Gibbes Middle School
WA Perry Middle School
Hand Middle School
