Orono Community Education

The college application process is complex and many colleges ask students to write personal statements and supplemental essays. How do you write an effective essay? Virtual Session 1: College Connectors counselors will educate students about the purpose of the Common Application personal statement, evaluate and discuss effective essays, and guide students through exercises to create a draft of their personal statement. There will be pre-work for this session. Between session 1 and 2, students will be expected to complete a first draft of their personal statement to receive written feedback. Virtual Session 2: We will evaluate sample supplemental essays and discuss how to answer common supplemental questions that demonstrate to colleges there is a strong mission, academic, or cultural fit between the student and the college. Students will have an option to have an essay review meeting with a College Connectors counselor by August 9th. A Zoom link and pre-work will be sent to those registered one week prior to class.

What do you imagine for your future? Explore a variety of colleges and careers! It doesn’t have to be a mystery, and it’s fun to learn about all of the different options out there. Students will explore their interests and discover exciting experiences for their future!

Learn all of the essential cooking basics before heading to college or off on your own! Chef Noah will teach you how to prep, cook and store some simple and delicious meals. He will also talk about key ingredients and tools to store at your dorm/apartment/condo. Parents and caregivers, this is a GREAT opportunity for your soon-to-be, independent cook!

This course is an excellent alternative for any student unable to attend an in-person class, but still prefers the interaction with an instructor. The live virtual ACT prep course is the same as the in-person ACT course, but from the comfort of your own home. Our instructors teach live via Zoom and are available to answer questions if needed. You will need an internet connection and a computer/tablet/smart phone. Instruction for all areas tested will be provided with focal points on diagnostic testing, science reasoning, math review and strategies, reading comprehension improvement, English strategies, writing essays, overcoming test anxiety and time management. Please have notebook paper, pencils and a calculator available. Once enrolled, students are sent a link via email for their class. For a complete list of ACT prep class locations, go to www.AdvantagePrep.net or call 612-222-5108.

Register for the self-paced online course and have access and complete preparation for the ACT at your own pace. Register for this section through May 31, 2024. Instruction for all areas tested will be provided with focal points on diagnostic testing, science reasoning, math review and strategies, reading comprehension improvement, English strategies, writing essays, overcoming test anxiety and time management. Please have notebook paper, pencils and a calculator available for class. Students may repeat the course as often as they desire for no additional cost. Once enrolled, students are sent an access code for their class via email and can begin preparing right away. For a complete list of ACT prep class locations, go to www.AdvantagePrep.net or call 612-222-5108. VERY IMPORTANT - you must have a Google account with a @gmail.com email address in order to access the Online ACT Prep Course through Google Classroom. Remember, the Gmail account that you use to join the online course is the ONLY email address that you will be allowed to use during the online course. Please Note - If you have a school-issued email address, even if it is a Gmail address, it is blocked for access to Google Classroom.