Maine Educational Talent Search

08/23/2026

This is orientation, welcome week or bridge week on colleges and universities around Maine and the nation. It's an emotional, exciting and stressful time for parents/families and kids going off to college for the first time. Some great advice from Psychology today, below.

College is a transition for both parent and child. A parent’s job is to convey confidence that their child will do well and reassure them that they’re still there.

08/13/2026

What a great program at EMCC!

Now in its third year as a partner school, Eastern Maine Community College uses its grant to develop an affordable tool program. Students in EMCC’s skilled trades programs will gain easier access to the equipment required for their training, and they’ll carry those tools with them as they begin their careers.

08/04/2026

Federal financial aid has changed this year, and hopefully that doesn't mean you are caught short for college. However, there are a variety of options if you are! FAME Maine is an incredible resource for the people of Maine- take a look through their resources here:

If the combination of awards, grants, scholarships, and financial aid still doesn't cover the cost of your education, the Maine Loan can help bridge the gap.

07/28/2026

Back-to-school is right around the corner! Great advice from the curious minds blog.

USM Blog - University School of Milwaukee

07/25/2026

It's that time of the summer when parents are getting ready to send kids off to college- attending summer orientations, deciphering emails from the college about housing, dining, courses, financial aid and tuition payments. Some great advice, below!

What should parents know before college begins? Dr. Tricia Seifert shares orientation advice about study habits, time management, and student independence.

07/07/2026

Summer is a great time to apply to be part of Talent Search! https://mets.maine.edu/application/

College can be challenging and overwhelming to navigate by yourself. We help prepare kids and teenagers in our service areas by thinking through interests, careers, and college majors, along with exploring college and degree programs, trips to see colleges "in person" and navigating the financial aid and scholarship processes. And it's all free!
Searsport District Middle High School
Nokomis Regional Middle School
Oxford Hills Guidance
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School
Oxford Hills Middle School
Lewiston Public Schools
Lewiston Middle School

07/01/2026

is an incredible resource for both parents and families and those who work in the college counseling and advising fields! This particular episode is with Tricia Seifert who I worked with during my dissertation in grad school at . Fabulous advice for preparing kids to go to college.



https://open.spotify.com/episode/6eUolVGhZg8DsdqYNDKBlF?si=IJvanK-_SxeHsGkJda-Xmg

Your College Bound Kid · Episode

06/26/2026

TRIO talent search serves first-generation along with income-eligible students. What does it mean exactly to be a first-generation college student?

06/16/2026

Attending college, community college or a new degree program this fall? Besides of course having fun and figuring out ways to maintain connections with home and family, there are a lot of things you can do to prepare to make it a great experience. Great advice below.

Find the balance between having fun and preparing for the next four years, experts say.

06/10/2026

Talent Search serves schools across Maine, 6th-12 grade. We work with students on exploring careers, aspiring, planning, and applying for college., and figuring out how to pay for it all. We are still accepting participants and encourage you to apply today!

Thank you for your interest in Maine Educational Talent Search. METS is a federally funded TRIO program initiated by the United States Department of Education and the United States Congress to help encourage first generation qualified students (grades 5-12) access higher education. Educational Talen...