On the road: southward bound on Route 89, I believe, gearing up for day three of the Consortium of Vermont Colleges tour. After two days of ice-breaking, trying to get to know some of these great traveling companions, I somehow …
I know it’s a little late for New Year’s resolutions- but I vow to never use the term “perfect fit” again, unless I am talking about a great pair of jeans. For the past decade or more I’ve seen books, …
As any good student of science knows, experiments are the core of the scientific method—the place where the rubber meets the road. By the experimentation stage, you’ve decided on a question, you’ve engaged in observation, you’ve discerned a...
Hypothesis. It’s a very serious-sounding, science-y word. It evokes images of white coats, beakers, and lab mice. But it’s a powerful word, too. Science students get what it means. They know that a hypothesis is a huge step in …
It all starts with a question. It’s true for the scientific method. And it’s true for getting into college. Since my last blog post drawing parallels between the college admissions process and the scientific method, I’ve been thinking a lot...
