Family Toolbox Master Index
An index to resources available through the Family Toolbox. Each listing is coded for what it is, a book, PDF, or webpage. Each listing is also linked to the source online, or the document stored in files and folders in Dropbox. If you are viewing this document on a computer, simply click the listing and it will open the document you want to find.
Technology Cheat Sheet: A quick guide to MAP technology
Book List
Middle School Resources:
Supporting Students in their transition to Middle School
Webpages Index
High School Resources:
Applying to College
Planning Documents
Family Action Plan - 11th Grade Checklist
College Planning By Season- 11th Grade Checklist
Family Action Plan - 12th Grade Checklist
College Planning by Season- 12th Grade Checklist
FAME College Road Map
Higher Education Planning Resources in Maine
25 Common Myths About College
College Application Process Overview
New England Board of Higher Education Article: The Future of the Skilled Labor Force
Deciding on a College:
Guide to New England Colleges and Universities
Maine College Info Sheets
Choosing Schools
Campus Visit/Campus Interview
College Visit Checklist
Questions to Ask on a College Visit
College Visit Questions 2
Sample College Interview Questions
Completing the Application
NYTimes Article: College Gauge Applicants’ Creativity
Letters of Recommendation
Princeton Review College Essay Writing
Webpages Index- Applying
Financial Aid
General:
Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) YouTube Channel
FAME Webinar List
Federal Student Aid YouTube Channel
Parent Financial Aid Checklist
Financial Aid Comparison Worksheet
Questions to Ask to UnderstandYour Financial Aid Award
Federal Vs. Private Loans
New England Journal of Higher Education: Public Higher Education Finance
New England Journal of Higher Education: Debt for Diploma System
Press Herald: Tax Credit Program for Maine College Graduates
Parents Financial Aid Check List
MPBN Story: My InTuition
Webpages Index- Financial Aid
Scholarship:
Scholarship Application Tracking Tool
Maine Community Foundation
Mitchell Institute
FAME Scholarship Search
2017 Scholarship List, Compiled
Transitions
♪Maine Calling: Freshman Survival Tips
Maine Calling Notes
HuffingtonPost: Parents Lost in the College Transition
High School to College Transition – Part 1 – The Freshman Myth
High School to College Transition – Part 2 – Academic Expectations
High School to College Transition – Part 3 – Social Challenges
Letting Go: Tips for Parents of New College Students
Questions for parent/student conversation about college transition
“A Walk in their Shoes: First Generation College Students” – short video series
Leadership
Deciding on a Career Path- “Why Some of Us Don’t Have One True Calling”
The Key to Success - “Grit”
Everyday Leadership (Ted Talk)
College Resources:
Web Pages Index College
Freshman
♪Maine Calling: Freshman Survival Tips
Maine Calling Notes
Questions to ask about your Financial Aid Award
Why We All Need to Practice Emotional First Aid
MPBN Story: My InTuition
Senior
Press Herald: Tax Credit Program for Maine College Graduates