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...
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Margo Bartsch
- Aug 25
- 1 min
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...
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Margo Bartsch
- Jul 28
- 1 min
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,...
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Margo Bartsch
- Jun 30
- 1 min
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:...
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Margo Bartsch
- May 19
- 1 min
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...
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Margo Bartsch
- Apr 21
- 1 min
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...
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Margo Bartsch
- Mar 24
- 1 min
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...
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Margo Bartsch
- Feb 24
- 1 min
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...
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Margo Bartsch
- Jan 27
- 1 min
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...
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Margo Bartsch
- Dec 16, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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Margo Bartsch
- Sep 21, 2021
- 1 min
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;...
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Margo Bartsch
- Sep 15, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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Margo Bartsch
- Aug 12, 2021
- 1 min
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,...
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Margo Bartsch
- Jul 15, 2021
- 1 min
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:...
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Margo Bartsch
- Apr 11, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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Margo Bartsch
- Mar 31, 2021
- 1 min
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....
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Margo Bartsch
- Mar 18, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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Margo Bartsch
- Mar 11, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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Margo Bartsch
- Feb 25, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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Margo Bartsch
- Feb 11, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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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...