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Early Birds Catch Worms: College Application Trends
The phrase, ‘The early bird catches the worm,” as defined by Dictionary.com, highlights “One who arrives first has the best chance for...
Margo Bartsch
Dec 16, 20211 min read
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There’s More to College Rankings than Meets the Eye
Buying a house and paying for college are two of the biggest expenses for families. To help people decide, there are various rankings;...
Margo Bartsch
Sep 21, 20211 min read
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Unlock Hidden Skills: Try It, You Might Like It
Education is known to be the key to success. However, the pandemic has changed the way we think about learning and interaction. Read more...
Margo Bartsch
Sep 15, 20211 min read
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Get In Gear for Back to School
The “Ready for School” advertising campaigns for supplies, clothing and dorm gear are full steam ahead across all media. However,...
Margo Bartsch
Aug 12, 20211 min read
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Lights, Camera, Move In!
Back to school already? With colleges opening in a month or so, now is the time to develop you campus check list. Read more at:...
Margo Bartsch
Jul 15, 20211 min read
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Don’t Leave College Applications to Chance
The Monopoly board game has the infamous “Go to Jail” card and Chance and Community Chest cards. The player is at a crossroads to pay $50...
Margo Bartsch
Apr 11, 20211 min read
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Choosing High School Classes with an Eye toward College
As high school students start to choose next fall’s classes, the upperclassmen will soon be referred to as rising juniors and seniors....
Margo Bartsch
Mar 31, 20211 min read
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You’re On the Waitlist, Now What?
With one year of the Pandemic behind us, many high school seniors are receiving college acceptances during this untraditional application...
Margo Bartsch
Mar 18, 20211 min read
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Gap Year Option Appeal Increases during Pandemic
When President Obama’s oldest daughter, Malia, took a gap year after high school graduation in 2016, many wondered, “What is a gap year...
Margo Bartsch
Mar 11, 20211 min read
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College Course Roadmap: Evolving Academic Interests
By the end of March, colleges will be notifying high school seniors of their acceptances, while college students will be registering for...
Margo Bartsch
Feb 25, 20211 min read
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College App Assessments Are Changing, But Writing Isn’t Going Away
As the Covid-19 pandemic hits the one-year mark, many changes to the college admissions process have become the new normal. During this...
Margo Bartsch
Feb 11, 20211 min read
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Hitting the Road from Home: College Visits during the Pandemic
With the start of the new year, the tradition of college road trips during February Break should be on the radar. How can road trips...
Margo Bartsch
Jan 14, 20211 min read
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College Applications as a Marketing Campaign
What do marketing campaigns and college applications have in common? Both require a process to frame a story and create a memorable...
Margo Bartsch
Jul 7, 20201 min read
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College Admissions: Expect the Unexpected
With April break behind us and college decisions due by May 1, this is the time to reflect on the latest college trends. For the past two...
Margo Bartsch
May 3, 20171 min read
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The Road to College: Five Tips on How to Prepare
The kick-off to college acceptances began last month with the early notifications for the 2014-15 college admissions season. In the 10...
Margo Bartsch
Jan 28, 20151 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...
Champlain College
May 21, 20141 min read
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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...
Northwestern University
Jan 10, 20081 min read
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Want to Get into a Top College?
If you’re thinking your child has a year or two to get with the program, guess again. Read more at: https://www.dailyherald.com/news/2007...
Robert McCoppin
Jul 23, 20071 min read
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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...
Ben Gose
Apr 27, 20072 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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