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7/30/25- College Planning Tools & Live Webinar Invite

🎉 Now Available: Free College Planning Resources + Live Webinar with Dr. Amanda Sterk

The University of Maine System Early College program is excited to offer four powerful planning guides—completely free to students, families, and educators—now through July 31, 2026.

These nationally recognized resources from College UnMazed are designed to help students in grades 8–12 (including homeschoolers and early college participants) plan for life after high school with confidence.

  • Student Workbook: Your Guide to Navigate the High School to College Maze
  • Parent Guide: Your Guide to Navigate the High School to College Maze
  • Your Guide to Design & Document Your Homeschool
  • Your Guide to Dual Enrollment

Whether you’re just beginning to explore college options or already enrolled in Early College courses, these tools are here to support your success.


Join Us for an Exclusive Webinar with Dr. Amanda Sterk—Co-Author of College UnMazed!

Dr. Sterk will provide an overview of the College UnMazed planning tools and share how students can use them to explore college and career pathways with confidence. While the webinars are designed with students in mind, parents and educators are encouraged to attend. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions during the session.

📅 Monday, August 11 from 8:00 – 9:00 PM OR 📅 Wednesday, August 13 from 9:30 – 10:30 AM

Use the link below to join at your chosen day/time.

Webinar Link: Click here to join the webinar

Passcode: 631749

If you’re unable to join us live, we’d still love to support you! Please contact us directly for alternative resources or guidance.



Let’s make your high school to college journey smoother, smarter, and more successful!

All the best,

The UMS Early College Team


Have Questions? Contact Christy Alley by phone or text at or by email at earlycollegeadvising@maine.edu.

🎉 Now Available: Free College Planning Resources + Live Webinar with Dr. Amanda Sterk

The University of Maine System Early College program is excited to offer four powerful planning guides—completely free to students, families, and educators—now through July 31, 2026.

These nationally recognized resources from College UnMazed are designed to help students in grades 8–12 (including homeschoolers and early college participants) plan for life after high school with confidence.

  • Student Workbook: Your Guide to Navigate the High School to College Maze
  • Parent Guide: Your Guide to Navigate the High School to College Maze
  • Your Guide to Design & Document Your Homeschool
  • Your Guide to Dual Enrollment

Whether you’re just beginning to explore college options or already enrolled in Early College courses, these tools are here to support your success.


Join Us for an Exclusive Webinar with Dr. Amanda Sterk—Co-Author of College UnMazed!

Dr. Sterk will provide an overview of the College UnMazed planning tools and share how students can use them to explore college and career pathways with confidence. While the webinars are designed with students in mind, parents and educators are encouraged to attend. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions during the session.

📅 Monday, August 11 from 8:00 – 9:00 PM OR 📅 Wednesday, August 13 from 9:30 – 10:30 AM

Use the link below to join at your chosen day/time.

Webinar Link: Click here to join the webinar

Passcode: 631749


School Stakeholder Only Webinars

Dr. Sterk will provide an overview of the College UnMazed planning tools and share how educators can use them to explore college and career pathways with their student. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions during the session.

📅 Thursday, October 9 from 9:00-10:00 AM

Use the link below to join.

Webinar Link: Click here to join the webinar

Passcode: 361784

If you’re unable to join us live, we’d still love to support you! Please contact us directly for alternative resources or guidance.



Explore the resources today and discover new ways to support your students’ college and career readiness!

All the best,

The UMS Early College Team


Have Questions? Contact Christy Alley by phone or text at or by email at earlycollegeadvising@maine.edu.