University of Maine Educational Talent Search

Organization Name:
University of Maine Educational Talent Search
Address:
310 Chadbourne Hall
City, State, ZIP:
Orono, ME 04469

Contact Name:
Karen Eim
Title:
Director
Email Address:
kkeim@maine.edu
Phone:
207-581-3736

Program Description

Maine Educational Talent Search (METS), an early intervention federal TRIO program, is funded to assist students in grades 6-12 from 23 target schools in Maine. The goal of METS is to assists students to graduate high school with a rigorous curriculum, attend college and graduate from college. METS serves 1,111 students in Maine. Participation in METS increases college going by 50%.

Services Provided

Academic enrichment/tutoring/study skills
College admissions guidance and counseling
College fairs/campus visits

College transition and retention support
Parent/family services
Scholarships and last-dollar grants

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Demographics

Education Level and
Number of Students

High School: 675
Middle School: 0
Elementary School: 0
Post-secondary: 0
Non-traditional: 0

Populations Served

Academically At-risk
Academically High-performing

First-Generation

Less than 25%

Representative
Colleges Attended
by Alumni

Husson University
University of Maine
University of Maine at Presque Isle
University of Southern Maine

Matriculation & Completion

4-yr College Graduation: 77%