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Graduates' Job Priorities Changing from Just Paycheck Size
"Back when I was in college..." is a familiar phrase most parents reflect upon when talking about job prospects for today's college...
Margo Bartsch
3 days ago1 min read
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Essays and Activities -- Ways to Improve Admissions Odds
Bigger isn't always better. Consider this year's class of 2029 admissions trends: six percent increase in applications, a total of eight...
Margo Bartsch
Apr 171 min read
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With AI Taking Entry-Level Jobs, Critical Thinking Key
AI could eliminate 56 percent of entry-level jobs within five years. This news headline can make your heart miss a beat. The forecast...
Margo Bartsch
Feb 261 min read
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Testing as a Reality Check for College Readiness
"Should we make reservations at Halvorson's?" is a common question when it is University of Vermont graduation weekend. Although...
Margo Bartsch
Feb 201 min read
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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...
Margo Bartsch
Jan 231 min read
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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)...
Margo Bartsch
Dec 12, 20241 min read
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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 . ...
Margo Bartsch
Nov 28, 20241 min read
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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,...
Margo Bartsch
Oct 31, 20241 min read
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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...
Margo Bartsch
Sep 19, 20241 min read
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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...
Margo Bartsch
Aug 22, 20241 min read
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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...
Margo Bartsch
Jul 11, 20241 min read
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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...
Margo Bartsch
Jun 13, 20241 min read
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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...
Margo Bartsch
May 16, 20241 min read
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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.......
Margo Bartsch
Apr 18, 20241 min read
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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...
Margo Bartsch
Apr 4, 20241 min read
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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...
Margo Bartsch
Feb 22, 20241 min read
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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...
Margo Bartsch
Jan 25, 20241 min read
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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...
Margo Bartsch
Dec 14, 20231 min read
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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...
Margo Bartsch
Nov 16, 20231 min read
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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.......
Margo Bartsch
Oct 19, 20231 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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