This document summarizes Alexander Vasquez's participation in the Educational Talent Search program at Lynn Classical High School, which aimed to help rising high school seniors with college selection and financial literacy. The program involved 11 participants and assessed their knowledge of institutions, ability to apply to colleges, and values in selecting schools. Survey results found that learning outcomes were achieved, though the program could be improved, such as by increasing participation. Overall, the experience helped establish student affairs competencies and provided lessons for future programs.

1. *Alexander Vasquez*
*HESA15*
*Salem State University

2. 
 North Shore Community College
 Two-year degree and certificate granting institution
 Educational Talent Search
 Federally funded TRiO Program
 Lynn Public Schools
 Lynn Classical High School
 College Access Boot Camp
 College Selection and Financial Literacy
Brief Overview

3. 
 Knowledge
 Identified Institutional Values and Types
 Identified Three Academic Majors
 Named Two Types of Financial Applications
 Application
 Adhered to Specific College and Financial Aid Applications
 Connected Secondary Experience to College Applications
 Values
 Described Why They Chose Institutions for Admissions
 Describe How They Selected Specific Institutions for
Admissions
Learning Outcomes

4. 
 11Rising High School Seniors
 Students at Lynn Classical High School (LCHS)
 200 Students Enrolled in ETS at LCHS
 1500 Students Enrolled at LCHS
 25 Students Participated
Description of Sample

5. 
 Quantity of Surveys Received
 11surveys
 Results of Each Survey Question
 Degree to Which Outcomes Where Achieved
Assessment Results

6. 
 Stepping Forward
 Room for Improvement
 Survey
 Program
Recommendations

7. 
 Areas of Strength
 Outcomes
 Logistics
 Changes to Survey
Evaluations

8. 
 Areas of Limitation
 Number of participants
 Thoughts on the Intervention
Limitations

9. 
 Student Affairs Competencies Established
 Lessons Learned
 Importance of Mission Statement
 Background Research
 Creating a Locally Developed Instrument
 Extra Findings
Reflections