About Us

Alpha Phi Alpha Educational Talent Search is a federally funded program through the United States Department of Education under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.  We are proud to be the longest running Talent Search in Macon, Georgia.  Our program has been funded since September 1, 1978.  Our staff is committed to working with students from grades 6-12 who have college potential but are not aware of academic and career opportunities that are available to them beyond high school.

 Through our excellent educational guidance services, we are able to promote high school graduation and enrollment into some form of postsecondary institution.  We offer college entrance examination preparation for the PSAT, SAT, ACT and COMPASS.  Eligible participants can receive SAT and ACT registration fee waivers when available.  In addition, our program will provide up to four (4) college admission application fee waivers to eligible senior participants.  We assist students  with creating academic resumes and completing financial aid forms.  Workshops on study skills, time management and applying for college are offered throughout each academic year.  We also sponsor trips to college fairs, college campuses throughout the Southern states, and Math and Science summer programs offered at various college campuses throughout the Southeast.  Because Alpha Phi Alpha Educational Talent Search is federally funded, all services we provide to the students are free.  The staff at Alpha Phi Alpha Educational Talent Search strive to continue with our legacy of excellence in the area of preparing our youth for postsecondary education.