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College Prep & Planning
College & Career Advising
with Jessica Trimmer
Whether you are looking to start college, or a new career, we have services and resources that can help! Develop college and career goals. Receive academic support to reach those goals. Assistance with applications. Support with the Financial Aid process. Create a resume and cover letter. Explore occupations and your interests/skills. Call Jessica Trimmer, WRAE's College and Career Advisor, at 207-892-1819 to make an appointment.
Pre-College Math at WRAE
with Jessica Trimmer
Do you want to brush up on your math skills or are you looking to boost your Accuplacer and CASAS scores for entry into college? This Pre-College Math class is designed for you! We’ll review arithmetic, including factoring, fractions, percents, and word problems. We’ll add on algebra and statistics concepts in a very supportive environment.
Various dates and times - by appointment; WRAE LC; FREE
Pre-College Reading and Writing-WRAE
with Jessica Trimmer
Would you like to improve your reading and writing skills to be college ready? Let’s focus on preparing for reading and writing at the college level. Written work and readings will be analyzed and assessed in one-on-one sessions with the instructor. We will practice comprehension skills and reading strategies to understand college texts. In addition, we will write short essays from various rhetorical modes and learn how to edit our writing by applying the conventions of grammar and mechanics.
Various dates and times - by appointment; WRAE LC; FREE
NextGen 529 College Savings Plan
with Finance Authority of Maine
NextGen 529 is Maine’s education savings plan, which many families use to prepare for higher education. Opening a NextGen 529 account for your child (or yourself) is a real investment in the future. Join FAME to learn more about saving for college, NextGen 529 and matching grants that are available for Maine residents. FAME staff will be onsite to help with account opening.
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Planning & Paying for College
with Finance Authority of Maine
Do you have children who will be looking at college in the next few years or might you be thinking of returning to school yourself? Now is a great time to start thinking about the college financial aid process and boosting college savings. The earlier you start, the more confident and relaxed you will feel when it is time to apply for financial aid.
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