•                                         Educational Talent Search Application

  • STEP 1: Please answer the following questions about the STUDENT unless stated otherwise.

  • j. Student’s date of birth:*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • k. Student’s gender:*
  • l. Student’s ethnicity:*
  • m. Is the student a U.S. citizen?*
  •  *If you answered YES to the previous question, please go to STEP 2. If you answered NO, please answer the question below.

  • If the student is NOT a U.S. citizen, is he/she a permanent resident?
  • STEP 2: Please answer the following questions about the student’s parents and household. 

  • a. Did the student’s father graduate from college with a 4-year degree (bachelor’s)?*
  • b. Did the student’s mother graduate from college with a 4-year degree (bachelor’s)?*
  • c. Select the number of people who reside in your household (including the student):*
  • d. List the members of your household below, starting with the student.*
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  • STEP 3: Please answer the following questions about the STUDENT. Select ‘YES’ or ‘NO’ for each question.

  • a. Is the student married?*
  • b. Does the student have children or other dependents (other than a spouse) who receive more than half of their support from the student?*
  • c. Is the student an orphan, in foster care, or a ward of the court?*
  • d. Is the student an emancipated minor or does he/she have a court-appointed legal guardian?*
  • e. Is the student less than 18 years of age and has no parent or guardian?*
  • f. Is the student homeless or at risk of becoming homeless (i.e. he/she lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence)?*
  • STEP 4: If the student answered ‘YES’ to any of the questions in STEP 3, the student must answer the following questions about himself/herself. If the student answered ‘NO’ to all of the questions in STEP 3, a parent must answer the following questions about himself/herself.

  • STEP 5: Please answer the following questions about the STUDENT.

  • a. Does the student plan to complete the requirements to graduate with an Advanced Studies diploma?*
  • b. Does the student plan to go to a college, university, or technical school after completing high school?*
  • c. What Talent Search services does the student need in order to prepare for post-secondary opportunities? Check all that apply.
  • Please read the following statement and sign and date below it. If the student answered ‘NO’ to all the questions in STEP 3, a parent or legal guardian must also read the following statement and sign and date it as well.

  • By signing this application, I attest that all the information on this application is true. Moreover, I authorize the release of the student’s official academic records and grades to MGCC Educational Talent Search, understanding that the information in these records will be used only to assess the student’s need for program services, discern the student’s academic progress, evaluate the effectiveness of program activities, and fulfill program reporting requirements. My signature also gives permission to publish my student’s name and/or photographs of my student for TS promotional materials, including online posts (social media, etc.). Additionally, my signature grants permission for my student to participate in online platforms/services (i.e. Brainfuse, Pathful Explore, Zoom, etc.) offered by the Talent Search program where my student’s participation is voluntary, and I take responsibility for his/her participation in those platforms/services. I understand that all personal information will be held in the strictest confidence.

  • Date*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Date*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • * The Talent Search Project of Mountain Gateway Community College is 100% funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Please note that all applications are accepted for review regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, or disability.

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