College Preview 2024

What I wish I knew before my eldest child applied to college

WRITTEN BY SARAH WALKER CARON College application season is a stressful time. When the fall rolls around, students need to craft their college essay, prepare their applications, and so much more. And then comes the waiting. When my son was applying to colleges, I knew I…

Advice from the mom of a college student: three reminders parents can give their college age kids

WRITTEN BY EMILY MORRISON Though there’s a lot of literature on helping new parents navigate what to expect while their baby is in utero up through adolescence, there’s shockingly little out there on how to let go of your 18-year-old baby. When should you swoop to…

Advice from a college senior

WRITTEN BY ADDIE MORRISON As I enter my last year of college, I remember how I felt when I started school three years ago. I was excited by the freedom and newfound independence that came with living away from home. There was no one to tell…

Essay master: simple tips to crush that all-important college essay

COURTESY OF METRO CREATIVE Aspiring college students can expect to do a lot of writing as they travel down the path to college admissions. Many schools require applicants to submit an essay or personal statement. Some schools may have an entire list of separate writing prompts…

Variables to consider when deciding where to apply for college

COURTESY OF METRO CREATIVE Students’ college decisions are among the most significant choices they will make over the course of their lifetimes. Many students lay the foundations for rewarding careers during college, and the friendships formed during university years often last a lifetime. Students cannot utilize…

Looking at the many benefits of community college

COURTESY OF METRO CREATIVE College is the next natural step for many students after they finish high school. The process of finding a school begins in junior year of high school, and students and their parents may visit many different colleges and universities throughout the next…

Four ways UMA makes college affordable

COURTESY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT AUGUSTA PAYING FOR COLLEGE can be a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be. The University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) offers four ways to make the cost of your college education more affordable. LOW TUITION – UMA has…

Maine’s community colleges – we’re here for you. The doers. The dreamers. The lifelong learners.

COURTESY OF MAINE’S COMMUNITY COLLEGES MAINE’S COMMUNITY COLLEGES play a pivotal role in the educational landscape of Maine, providing affordable, accessible, and high-quality education and training, and serving students with a vast array of aspirations at various stages in their career development. Maine’s seven community colleges…

Four powerful reasons to choose Beal University

COURTESY OF BEAL UNIVERSITY Beal University empowers individuals to achieve their academic and professional aspirations efficiently. Our accelerated programs, delivered both online and in-person, are designed to significantly reduce the time it takes to earn your degree. Our innovative eight-week “Mod” system is a cornerstone of this approach. By compressing…