Blog Intro

Hello TC Blog Community!

My name is Nick Kappelhof and I will be working as a Graduate Assistant in the Office of Admission at Teachers College for the spring, 2008 semester.  One of my primary responsibilities is to continue the great work Megan has started with this blog.  I will be making weekly updates about what is happening in the Office of Admission, provide information about upcoming admission events, and answer some common questions many applicants have during this time of year.  Basically, I will serve as the eyes and ears for prospective students, applicants, and admitted students within the Office of Admission at TC.

I am in my last semester of an Ed.M. program in Public School and School District Leadership within the department of Organization and Leadership.  I have been a full time student at TC since fall of 2006 and can offer lots of information about my experience here.  I know my department inside and out, live off campus, have worked at TC, and just completed an intense internship at a high school in the Bronx.  Of course, I’ve also formed many excellent friendships here and can provide student perspectives on all of our departments, student housing, and what life is like for a native Californian living in New York City.

I know this is a busy and stressful time for many applicants and I am here to help.  Please feel free to email me (nhk2105@columbia.edu) with any questions, comments, or concerns you may have about the admission process or life at TC in general.

I look forward to meeting you soon!

Nick