Educational Talent Search
Educational Talent Search
Educational Talent Search
CONTACT
TRIO Educational Talent Search Program
UOG Station
Mangilao, GU 96923
Tel: (671) 735-2246
Fax: (671) 734-7514
Email: trioets@triton.uog.edu
What is Educational Talent Search?
Educational Talent Search (ETS) is one of three Federal TRIO Programs at the University of Guam funded by the U.S Department of Education. The program is designed to identify and assist individuals who have the potential to succeed in higher education. ETS serves 738 students in 8th-12th grades where two-thirds of the participants must be potential first-generation college students (neither parents graduated from college) and from low-income families.
8th Grade Online Application Here
High School Online Application Here
Need more information?
Request a 1-on-1 appointment with an ETS academic assistant.
Whether you're applying for FAFSA, need tutoring information for your classes, or want to learn more about college and careers, ETS is here to help you!
Meet the Team
Mongami Lovelynn
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Aquino Mae Erickson
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Taimanao Brianne
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Baladad Mary
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Which Schools Do We Serve?
Middle School
- Agueda I. Johnston Middle School (AIJMS)
- Contact Counselor: Ms. Mariano
- Astumbo Middle School (AMS)
- Contact Counselor: Ms. Caroline-Finch
- Contact Counselor: Ms. Caroline-Finch
- F.B. Leon Guerrero Middle School (FBLG)
- Contact Counselor: Ms. Santos
- Untalan Middle School (UMS)
- Contact Counselor: Ms. Camacho
- Vicente S.A. Benavente Middle School (VBMS)
- Contact Counselor: Ms. Ramona Nelson
- Contact Counselor: Ms. Ramona Nelson
High School
- George Washington High School (GWHS)
- Contact Counselor: Dr.Ichihara-Rosario
- John F. Kennedy High School (JFKHS)
- Contact Counselor: Mr. Lujan
- Okkodo High School (OHS)
- Contact Counselor: Ms. Juliana Nelson
- Contact Counselor: Ms. Juliana Nelson
- Simon Sanchez High School (SSHS)
- Contact Counselor: Mr. Mesa
- Tiyan High School (THS)
- Contact Counselor: Mr. Lazarra
Am I Eligible?
Applicants must be middle school or high school students who are potential first-generation college students (neither parents/legal guardians completed a college education from a U.S. accredited institution) and have met the family income guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Education. Furthermore, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident or a permanent resident of Guam, CNMI, Palau, FSM or RMI, or have have an Alien Registration number or "Green Card" from the U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service.
Our Services
ETS offers a variety of FREE academic services, as well as information, guidance, and assistance with various area concerning student success. Below are the various services provided to our student participants base on their current grade levels.
Middle School Services (8th Grade Students Only)
- High school transition information
- Study skills to improve academic performance
- Financial literacy to prepare for college
- Career information to explore future endeavors
- Preparation to be college ready
- Career guest speakers from the island community
- Summer Bridge Program at UOG
High School Services (9th-10th Grade Students Only)
- Career information to explore future endeavors
- High school graduation course requirements
- Career field information and guest speakers
- Pre-college test prep and registration (PSAT)
- Scholarship information to prepare for college
- Financial literacy to prepare for college
High School Services (11th-12th Grade Students Only)
- College admission information
- Course requirements for college
- College campus visits
- Career field information and guest speakers
- Pre-college test preparation and registration assistance (ACT, SAT, Placement Exams)
- Scholarship information to prepare for college
- Financial literacy to prepare for college
- Financial aid application assistance (FAFSA)
- Career information and tutorial connections
Our Benefits
ETS helps students prepare for academic success. More importantly, we help students' educational dreams become a reality. How do we do it?
Benefits We Provide (8th-12th Grade Students)
- Motivated staff members available to help students
- Interactive Workshops
- Assistance in making college admissions easier
- Helping you figure out your dream career
- Locating scholarships to pay for college
- Step-by-step assistance with your FAFSA
- Guest Speakers from our ETS Alumni and career professionals
- National Student Leadership Congress for eligible juniors
- Connecting you to academic tutors
- Provide career information
- Most importantly, supporting you throughout your educational journey.
For Our Continuing Students
Continuing students are emailed our monthly newsletters and calendars to get updates about upcoming events, sessions, and workshops, so please check your mailboxes! If you changed addresses, contact numbers, or emails, please let us know so we can make the necessary changes. Email us at trioets@triton.uog.edu to update your information.
Social Media
- WhatsApp: (671) 735-2246
- Instagram: @etsguam
- Twitter: @ETS Program - Guam
- YouTube: @ETS Guam
- Facebook: @Educational Talent Search - Guam
