Serving El Rancho HS, Pioneer HS, and Whittier HS

Educational Talent Search aims to increase the number of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds to complete high school and enroll in and complete their post-secondary education.

Eligibility

  • Attend one of the following high schools El Rancho, Pioneer, or Whittier High School.
  • Be a current 9th – 12th grader.
  • Maintain good academic standing.
  • First-generation college students (Either parents did not complete a 4-year degree).
  • Income eligible based on Federal Income guidelines.

Services

  • Academic Advising
  • Academic Workshops
  • College and University Campus Tours
  • Career Advising
  • College Applications Assistance
  • Financial Aid Application Assistance
  • Parent Workshops
  • Post-Secondary Planning / Application Assistance
  • Tutoring Referrals
  • Year-long Programming

All services are free and provided at no cost to students.

Meet the Team

Gabriela Perez

Program Director

(626)443-8932


Jorge Ordorica

Program Advisor

(562)665-4709


Leslie Vasquez

Administrative Assistant

(626)443-8932


Andrew Zepeda

Student Success Coach

Frida Ramirez

Student Success Coach

Leslie Zavala

Student Success Coach

Contact Us

Río Hondo College El Monte Educational Center

3017 Tyler Ave El Monte, CA 91731

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4:30 PM

Office Phone: (626)443-8932

Program Email: [email protected]