Why Join ETS
Because we work with students in grades 6-12 from our target schools, we are able to support the school counselor's efforts on college and career planning and can provide additonal opportunities for individualized assistance and attention with the college search and college admission process.
Who will be able to participate in this program?
Students served by ETS must meet federally established guidelines. Participants must qualify as low-income and/or first-generation based off federal definitions. Applications are reviewed on a case by case basis. Check here to verify what grades are served in each school.
What services are available to the students?
Services vary in content and intensity based on age-appropriate career and college readiness benchmarks.
- Career and academic advising/planning
- Financial Aid Planning and Information Sessions
- 1:1 advising with students in developing future pathways
- Field trips to explore career industries and postsecondary institutions
- Consistent monitoring and support of academics to ensure student success
- Summer retreat at Minnesota State University, Mankato
- Mentoring
- Study skills workshops
- Parent meetings
- Recreational and travel opportunities
- Newsletter
- Cultural activities to broaden awareness
- The sooner a student is able to join ETS, the more quickly they are able to take advantage of our many services including one-on-one and small group meetings with ETS advisors held at the school, access to academic supports, and opportunities to attend day and overnight events sponsored by ETS.
- ETS provides guidance on helping each junior high school student who is part of the program discover their unique skills and talents and exposure on the many career possibilities and pathways within the world of work.
- Further, ETS helps to develop and nurture a college-going mindset during the junior high school years.
- The sooner a student is able to join ETS during high school, the more quickly ETS advisors are able to provide individualized services focusing on successful completion and graduation from their secondary school and application and ultimately enrollment to a post-secondary institution.
- During senior year of high school, ETS advisors offer support with the college search process and college application fee waiver assistance.
- During junior year of high school, ETS is able to provide supports for college entrance exam preparation including the ACT and Accuplacer [know this is called a different name now].
- ETS offers a variety of events often in collaboration with local school and community partners. These events provide additional opportunities for college and career exposure and awareness helping students' select and find their college fit. These events may include but not are limited to:
- Campus visits to both two-year and four-year colleges.
- College Tour Mania during the summer.
- Minnesota TRIO Day.
Please refer to our eligibility requirements if interested in applying to become part of the ETS program. To apply to the program, refer to our downloadable application. Contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
Thanks for your consideration in wanting to become a part of the ETS program. We hope to receive your application soon.
