Saturday, October 31, 2009
Article: "Early College: What and Why?"
In an article posted on the Web site of Bard College at Simon's Rock, which offers especially young students the chance to attend college, Patricia Sharpe writes about the "Early College High School Initiative" championed by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The article, "Early College: What and Why?" is excerpted from the book, Time for Change: New Visions for High School, edited by Robert W. Smith.
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Sunday, October 25, 2009
13yo student thrives at Univ. of Connecticut
Victoria Campbell, 13, homeschooled and completed high school requirements at age 10. Now, at 13, she's enrolled full-time at the University of Connecticut.
Excerpt from The Stamford Advocate's story:
In a given year, UConn receives about 15 to 20 applications from students deemed "very young," or under 16, according to Lee Melvin, interim vice president for enrollment planning, management and institutional research.
"We would have to consider all people that apply, regardless of age. They can be 8, they can be 98," he said.
If admitted, very young students don't receive special assistance or guidance, "because we don't want to single that student out because of their age," he said.
FULL STORY
Excerpt from The Stamford Advocate's story:
In a given year, UConn receives about 15 to 20 applications from students deemed "very young," or under 16, according to Lee Melvin, interim vice president for enrollment planning, management and institutional research.
"We would have to consider all people that apply, regardless of age. They can be 8, they can be 98," he said.
If admitted, very young students don't receive special assistance or guidance, "because we don't want to single that student out because of their age," he said.
FULL STORY
Labels: national, very young students
