A-List Education

GW A-List Scholars: Trip to the Natural History Museum

alist — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:34:21 +0000

On Saturday, September 27th, we went to the Natural History Museum for a photo scavenger hunt! Arriving at the museum, we split into two groups. Each group was provided with a sealed list, a packet of clues, and a camera to “collect” pictures of all the items on the list. Extra points were awarded for funny or interesting pictures, and points were deducted for using too many clues. Highlights included visiting the Dzanga-Sangha rain forest, finding a real dragon, and seeing the biggest animal to ever live in the earth. The scholars were particularly excited to find out that dinosaurs, like elephants, actually have two brain, one in their heads and one at the base of their spines. We finished, exhausted from the hunt, at Jackson Hole for burgers!

Graham Windham A-List Scholars Kickoff: Educational Enrichment

alist — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:10:29 +0000

Welcome Graham Windham Scholars! On August 27, the program participants gathered together for the first time to meet one another, talk about their goals, and begin thinking about the futures that await them. After the orientation session, the students celebrated the beginning of the school year at a family-style Italian dinner, where they were joined by A-List and Graham Windham staff. So far program attendance is an amazing 100%!

More High School Kids Take College Classes

alist — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:00:25 +0000

Ramirez, Eddy. “More High School Kids Take College Classes” US News and World Report. June 26, 2008.

http://www.usnews.com/articles/education/2008/06/26/more-high-school-kids-take-college-classes.html

Video: How to Improve Your Odds of Getting into College

alist — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:59:56 +0000

“Video: How to Improve Your Odds of Getting into College” US News and World Report.

http://usnews.feedroom.com/?fr_story=a6fb559460cc84749d12cf78bcc324f42eaec2ae&rf=bm

High School Grades and SAT: Still Best Predictor of College Success, Study Says

alist — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:59:25 +0000

Ramirez, Eddy. “High School Grades and SAT: Still Best Predictor of College Success, Study Says” US News and World Report. June 18, 2008.

http://www.usnews.com/blogs/on-education/2008/6/18/high-school-grades-and-sat-still-best-predictor-of-college-success-study-says.html

6 Ways to Tackle the New SAT - US News and World Report

alist — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:58:37 +0000

Graves, Lucia. “6 Ways to Tackle the New SAT” US News and World Report, July 18, 2008.

http://www.usnews.com/articles/education/k-12/2008/07/18/6-ways-to-tackle-the-new-sat.html

Student Aid Requests Soar as Economy Plummets

alist — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:57:42 +0000

Shevitz, Tanya. “Student Aid Requests Soar as Economy Plummets” San Francisco Chronicle, August 11, 2008.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/08/11/MNN9126CUL.DTL

CAO Reveals College Applications Hit a Record High of 68,000

alist — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:56:38 +0000

“CAO Reveals College Applications Hit a Record High of 68,000″ Belfast Telegraph, August 8, 2008.

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/college-applications-hit-record-high-of-68000-13934562.html

Hard at Work on College Applications - Herald Tribune

alist — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:55:53 +0000

Lankes, Tiffany. “Hard at Work on College Applications” Herald Tribune, August 10, 2008.

http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20080810/ARTICLE/808100354/-1/newssitemap

Gap Year: How to Make Yourself Stand Out

alist — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:51:14 +0000

Griffiths, Tom. “Gap Year: How to Make Yourself Stand Out” Gap Year, August 11, 2008.

http://www.independent.co.uk/student/gap-year/gap-year-how-to-make-yourself-stand-out-890656.html