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Why getting through High School does not equal Succeeding In College

This stunning revelation was brought to me by Nick, a first semester student who was pursing a degree in Engineering.  I had the pleasure of getting to know Nick through a completely virtual summer-bridge program that was held the summer prior to his first fall of college.  Nick’s insight and dedication was inspirational; so you can imagine my surprise […]

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What significance does this number have?  Right now, in the midst of pandemic life, it does not mean too much…or does it?    As a developing and young professional in higher education, it took me several years (and to be honest, two children) before I realized what this number really meant.    One weeks’ time can be measured in

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Making the grade in college: Does your student have what it takes?

Over the years, I have borne witness to the transformation of college student behaviors.  I feel like I can even pinpoint my exact ‘aha’ moment in 2008 when things were changing.  It was when a student enrolled in my College Success Strategies wrote, in pencil, on a test as an answer to a question these three letters: “idk”.

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