Educational Talent Search

Welcome to the University of North Georgia's Educational Talent Search (ETS) Program. Our mission is to help underrepresented and underserved students prepare for, enroll, and graduate from institutions of higher learning. We serve students from Gainesville High School, Gainesville Middle School West and Gainesville Middle School East. ETS offers a unique opportunity to students who are willing to take their high school and Middle School experience a step further.

ETS has an on-going application and selection process and our presentatives work with participants in group and individual sessions. All services and activities are free.

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Are you Eligible? ETS Online Application ETS Application (PDF) FAQ

During the academic year, ETS provides:

academic support
assistance with the college application process
career and personal counseling
enrichment programs tutoring

The summer component is a rigorous four-week program held on the UNG Gainesville Campus.

We enjoy connecting with students, so please feel free to stop by our offices at Gainesville High School or Gainesville Middle School East/West We'd be happy to greet you and provide information about how we can support your postsecondary journey.

If you have any questions or would like to reach out, please email us at ets@ung.edu or contact our staff.

Educational Talent Search

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$1.4 Million Grant to Fund First-Generation Program