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Margo Bartsch
Jan 231 min read
February a Good Time to Consider West Coast Colleges
With February Break around the corner, it is the perfect excuse to combine west coast ski trips with college visits. Consider touring the...
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Margo Bartsch
Dec 12, 20241 min read
Artificial Intelligence and Humanity Can Work in Tandem
Do you know the difference between 650 characters versus 650 characters with spaces in writing an essay? Artificial Intelligence (AI)...
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Margo Bartsch
Nov 28, 20241 min read
Consciously Adding Joy Important to Campus Experience
"Because I'm happy/clap along if you know what happiness is to you," sings Pharrell Williams in his aptly titled, hit song, Happy . ...
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Margo Bartsch
Oct 31, 20241 min read
Co-Ops Lock In Jobs After the Pomp and Circumstance
Can you guess which of the four Boston schools had the most applications for the Class of 2028: Boston University, Harvard University,...
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Margo Bartsch
Sep 18, 20241 min read
Consider College Rankings on Basis of Outcomes
What happens when college rankings shift away from reputation and toward outcomes? The recent 2025 College Rankings published by The Wall...
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Margo Bartsch
Aug 21, 20241 min read
Double Majors Buck Being a One-Trick Pony
One-trick pony personifies being limited to a single talent, capability, or quality according to Dictionary.com ... This is the opposite...
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Margo Bartsch
Jul 10, 20241 min read
A Preview of College Visits to Bowdoin, Bates and Colby
Just a four-hour drive east from Charlotte is Portland, Maine. This Old Port waterfront begins the summer college road trips to the Maine...
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Margo Bartsch
Jun 12, 20241 min read
Work Place Changing to Meet Gen Z Expectations
With high school and college graduations behind us, what is the future for Generation Z (Zoomers) students and graduates (born 1997 to...
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Margo Bartsch
May 15, 20241 min read
There's More to Student Jobs Than Meets the Eye
"Working at the Taco Stand, a fast-food Mexican restaurant, on a busy Friday night prepared me for deadlines in the newsroom," said...
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Margo Bartsch
Apr 17, 20241 min read
A Degree Doesn't Guarantee a Job; A Good Interview Can Seal the Deal
The cost of college is nearing $100,000 a year for some undergraduate schools; yet, there is no guarantee of a job after graduation.......
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Margo Bartsch
Apr 3, 20241 min read
With College Applications Up, So Is the Need for Applications to be Top Notch
Will you see confetti, or will there be a somber screen? ... For the 20 years since creating College Essay Coach, I have seen the need...
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Margo Bartsch
Feb 22, 20241 min read
Quirky Works for Answering Unusual College Essay Questions
When asked an unusual question, it is OK to give an unusual answer. With tens of thousands of college applicants, a quirky essay prompt...
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Margo Bartsch
Jan 25, 20241 min read
There's Both Ins and Outs to Transferring Colleges
With colleges beginning their second semester, now is the time that some students will consider whether to transfer... How does...
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Margo Bartsch
Dec 14, 20231 min read
Post Pandemic Trends with College Admissions
Three years since pandemic changes were made to the college admissions criteria, the application process continues to evolve... published...
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Margo Bartsch
Nov 16, 20231 min read
The Lost Art of Thank-You Notes
"Will you write me a recommendation?" is the typical request of high school students asking teachers to submit a letter for college or...
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Margo Bartsch
Oct 18, 20231 min read
Use Different College Rankings for Different College Goals
Numbers contain lots of information, but it is important to discern which numbers are most valuable to you when making a decision.......
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Margo Bartsch
Oct 4, 20231 min read
Kicking Off College Road Trips: Tar Heels vs. Blue Devils
It's college road trip season. At the end of August in 100-degree heat, visiting Charlotte, North Carolina captured the back-to-school...
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Margo Bartsch
Aug 23, 20231 min read
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...
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Margo Bartsch
Jul 26, 20231 min read
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,...
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Margo Bartsch
Jun 14, 20231 min read
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...
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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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