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Want to get
involved in METS?
METS schools in
your area
How we can
work with you
Maine Learning Results
and METS

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A Mets Advisor works one-on-one with a METS student.

For Schools

The Maine Educational Talent Search Project (METS) is a federal education initiative established to encourage more young people to set high academic expectations, stay in school, study hard, and take the courses needed to prepare them for college-level studies. 

We work with 18 schools around the state, providing support for the schools, the students, and their parents.  Please contact Anne St. Pierre, Director of Project Services at anne.st.pierre@umit.maine.edu if you have further questions.

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ELIGIBILITY:

  • Students must be enrolled in the 6th through 12th grades in the targeted middle or high schools.
  • Students and their families must meet income guidelines.
  • Students must be recommended by school guidance counselors or teachers as facing significant barriers to graduation and higher education.

Students on college trip

Getting on College campuses is what it's all about!  Here METS students visit Bates College.

METS:

  • Provides students and parents with the preparation and support they need to pursue postsecondary education.
  • Encourages rigorous academic preparation by supporting school enhancement.
  • Promotes education success for middle and high school students.
Students on college trip
Hey, where are the donuts?

Need a permission slip signed so you can go on a college trip? Left your permission slip in your locker? We've got you covered.

Check here...

Male students at picnic table
Even the Middle Schoolers visit college campuses.

© 2008 Maine Educational Talent Search (METS)

The Maine Educational Talent Search Project is funded entirely by the US Department of Education. The grant award for 2007-2008 is $510,255.

In complying with letter and spirit of applicable laws and in pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, including transgender status or gender expression, national origin or citizenship status, age, disability, or veterans status in employment, education, and all other areas of the University. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Questions and complaints about discrimination in any area of the University should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, the University of Maine, 5754 North Stevens Hall,Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, telephone (207) 581-1226 ( voice and TDD) TYY (207) 581-9484.

This site last revised 3/3/2008 Comments or questions? Send email to Steve Visco (visco@umit.maine.edu)

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