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Broaden College Experiences and Friendships with Activities
Outdoor clubs have become some of the largest organized activities on campus.... These are great ways to enjoy the outdoors and meet new...
Margo Bartsch
Aug 24, 20231 min read
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In Spite of Supreme Court Decision, Colleges Still Seeking Diversity
The first of August is a rite of passage for high school students: the Common Application to apply to colleges is open! This year,...
Margo Bartsch
Jul 27, 20231 min read
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Sampling Wisdom from Buffet of Graduation Speeches
"This year's graduation classes of high school and college students have persevered through many challenges, including the global...
Margo Bartsch
Jun 15, 20231 min read
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Colleges Appreciate Adding Arts to STEM Studies
Snap co-founder and CEO Evan Spiegel and his wife Miranda Kerr, the model and businesswoman, recently donated more than $10 million to...
Margo Bartsch
May 18, 20231 min read
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Learning the Two-Step Dance to Optimize Career Options
Fifty-six percent of Americans believe a four-year college degree does not justify the cost... Overall, most respondents fear their...
Margo Bartsch
Apr 6, 20231 min read
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As College Costs Rise, Grandparents May Be Part of the Solution
College costs continue to rise.... How can a typical family cover these expenses without taking out incredible debt? Consider asking...
Margo Bartsch
Mar 9, 20231 min read
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Quiet Hiring a Workplace Trend That Can Be Good For Employees
Imagine a Zoom screen with four video boxes: the employee, two vice presidents, and a human resource officer... Thanks to "Quiet Hiring,"...
Margo Bartsch
Feb 23, 20231 min read
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Standardized Testing: A Path to Consider on Learning Journey
As the pandemic hits the three-year mark,... half of students submitted scores compared to 77 percent before the pandemic... With this...
Margo Bartsch
Jan 26, 20231 min read
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Transferring Colleges
The college admissions buzzword is finding the “fit” between the student’s interests and the college’s environment…. While at college,...
Margo Bartsch
Dec 15, 20221 min read
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Volunteering is Good on Application and Good Experience
Mahatma Gandhi inspired many with his philosophy, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” . . . now...
Margo Bartsch
Nov 17, 20221 min read
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Scratch Beneath the Surface of College Rankings
If an athletic team dropped in the rankings from number two to 18 in just a year, would alarm bells go off? This unprecedented decline is...
Margo Bartsch
Oct 20, 20221 min read
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Stop By After Class with Questions, Thoughts and Updates
“Stop by after class,” is my phrase at the end of class, “with questions, thoughts and updates.” … Office hour visits can help to clarify...
Margo Bartsch
Sep 22, 20221 min read
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In-Person Communication May Be Key to Getting in the Door
There is so much excitement in being admitted to a dream college or getting the ideal job… Mixing-and-matching communication options is a...
Margo Bartsch
Aug 25, 20221 min read
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Good College Roommate Relationship Important for a Good College Experience
Stanford University has the supplemental essay prompt, “Write a note to your future college roommate….” …. Without honest communication,...
Margo Bartsch
Jul 28, 20221 min read
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Consider Adding College Road Trips to Vacation Itinerary
Long road trips typically include noticing the various college stickers on the back of car windows. This can be a conversation starter:...
Margo Bartsch
Jun 30, 20221 min read
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Working: A Great Way to Get Work After College
Rihanna is famous for the catchy song, “Work,” where the word is repeated six times in the first sentence…. As summer nears, there are...
Margo Bartsch
May 19, 20221 min read
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A Good Essay May Sway a College’s Decision
“I’m going to college!” is the typical high school senior’s Instagram posting in April. The class of 2026 boasted a 14 percent increase...
Margo Bartsch
Apr 21, 20221 min read
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The College Essay Can Tip the Balance in the Admissions Process
“College admissions is not about you, the prospective student or parent of a student. It’s about the college.” Jeffrey Selingo said in...
Margo Bartsch
Mar 24, 20221 min read
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Because of the Pandemic Economy, Opportunities to Go into Teaching Abound
In his 1991 Academy Award speech, George Lucas gave a shout out to teachers: “… all of us who make motion pictures are teachers, teachers...
Margo Bartsch
Feb 24, 20221 min read
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The Great Resignation: Resume Ready!
The pandemic has brought two phrases to the economy: The Great Resignation and The Big Quit. In both cases, people are redefining what...
Margo Bartsch
Jan 27, 20221 min read
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Champlain College Honors Staff and Faculty
On behalf of President David F. Finney and the Board of Trustees, Champlain College is pleased to announce the 2014 recipients of… the...


Northwestern Luminaries: Keeping Track of the Wonderful Alums
As admissions to the top colleges become more and more competitive, students are looking for ways to stand above the crowd in the...


The Rise of an Essay Coach
While applying for a master’s degree in clinical psychology at Columbia University, the initial draft was to focus on the future, rather...
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