Author Archives: Judy Francis-Woods

Kids Don’t Float Program Holds Video Contest for High School Students

The Alaska Office of Boating Safety is holding its annual video contest for high school students to promote its Kids Don’t Float Program. The videos should support the program’s goals of educating Alaskans about the dangers of Alaska’s cold waters and the importance of always wearing a life jacket when boating. More info at this LINK.

 

2017 National Youth Science Camp Competition Open

The 2017 National Youth Science Camp competition is open to Alaska students who will graduate by June 30, 2017. The camp is a free residential science education program. Scientists present lectures and hands-on science seminars, and interact informally with students. Also included are a visit to Washington, D.C. and overnight excursions into the Monongahela National Forest. See www.nysc.org. Submit application materials at http://apply.nysc.org. The application window closes on March 1. For more information in Alaska, contact Bjørn Wolter at bjorn.wolter@alaska.gov.

 

Reed College Deadlines

Reed College is getting ready to admit a new class of Reedies.

  • New Regular Decision Deadline – January 1 (instead of January 15).

  • Early decision deadlines remain November 15 and December 20.

  • New Application Option Alongside the Common Application: Reed now accepts the Coalition application. Adding this option offers students a choice in deciding how to best represent themselves in the application process. The Coalition platform also provides students with a portfolio of useful college planning tools.  Students will be given the same consideration for admission regardless of the option they choose. Learn more about why Reed is a Coalition School.

  • See a guide for taking a practical approach to visiting colleges. The article touches on topics like why students should visit colleges, what to think about before setting foot on a campus, and how to ask great questions of tour guides. Read the rest of the article. As always, please contact Reed College’s admission office with any questions you or your students have.